Moonrise by the Cliff — Chapter 42

Whew, **Moonrise by the Cliff Chapter 42** really put readers through the wringer! 😩 The overall vibe? Intense, stressful, and somehow even *worse* than expected. Many are feeling absolutely heartbroken for the innocent characters, questioning why they always bear the heaviest burdens.

The King is definitely the main target of reader fury this chapter. Comments are overflowing with strong language and wishes for his demise! His actions and motivations – seemingly linked to some serious "mommy issues" or an "Oedipus complex" concerning Hwan's late mother – left readers utterly confused and furious. While most just hate him, a few admitted to a strange mix of hating his cruelty but perhaps finding his twisted "love" for the stepmom notable, even if the reasoning is baffling. Some even called him a "weak king" despite his cruelty.

Not far behind in the villain department is the Councilor, with readers wishing for his swift downfall too. The plot felt incredibly frustrating to many, with some debating if the female lead actually made things worse by getting involved. Despite the stress and feeling like it's a "soap opera," readers are hooked, desperately hoping for karma for the bad guys and a chance for our leads to finally find peace, maybe even in Hubaek! 🙏