Sinister Wizardry

The magic system added a layer of danger and allure that made their rivalry and chemistry even more compelling. How did others interpret the balance between conflict and chemistry in this world?

The darker magic adds a lot of tension and moral ambiguity, but I wonder what led to that choice. Did it come from a desire to challenge typical fantasy tropes or personal interest?

Those parts felt dense compared to the action scenes, but maybe they were necessary to build the world. Did others feel this affected their engagement with the story?