La justice souveraine (Le gambit kurthérien™ t. 18)

The alien cultures felt so distinct and detailed — I wonder if the author based them on real-world societies or created them from imagination.

While the action was great at the start and end, the middle felt a bit slower. Was that intentional to build tension or just a storytelling choice?

There were moments of levity amidst intense scenes, which kept things from feeling too dark. I’m curious about the creative process behind that tone.