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Despite her continued, blatant hatred—which includes spitting in Cedric's face—Cedric makes the controversial decision to forgive and release her. This act of mercy has become a central point of contention. Many view the decision as a dangerous and illogical breach of the world's established justice, arguing that an attempt on the life of the future Empress warrants execution and that Venia now poses a future threat to the royal family. They question why Venia's trauma is validated while Artezia's is often criticized. Conversely, others praise the protagonists' maturity, interpreting Venia as a sympathetic figure who represents the common people victimized by Artezia's schemes in both her past and current lives. For this group, Cedric's forgiveness is a necessary acknowledgment of the moral grayness of their actions and the unforgivable sins of Artezia's past. 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