The Tainted Half — Chapter 31

Alright, let's dive into what readers were buzzing about after **The Tainted Half**, **Chapter 29** dropped!

This chapter hit us with some major flashbacks, and the star of the show, in terms of reader reaction, was definitely the young Emperor. Safe to say, the comments sections did *not* hold back! Readers universally agreed he was a "jerk," "psycho," and outright "trash" long before the fire. His willingness to risk a life for a dagger during the blaze sparked intense dislike, with many calling him stupid and void of humanity. Seriously, nobody's shedding a tear over his supposed trauma – readers think he fully deserved it! 🔥

But the big reveal was Muon's role in the fire. Readers absolutely cheered seeing him take such drastic action! Setting the place ablaze was hailed as the "best recent thing" he's done and approved as justified vengeance. The only disappointment? That the Emperor actually survived it! 😈

Amidst the fire and fury, readers melted over the cuteness of young Seolha and Muon in the flashback 🥰, relieved to see their younger selves and confirm it was indeed love at first sight for our ML, avoiding some potential trope pitfalls. While a few readers had questions about the logistics of the fire scene or timeline bits, the general consensus was that things are starting to click and make sense now. Oh, and apparently, Unjeong's skincare is goals! 😉

Overall, **Chapter 29** of **The Tainted Half** was a hit for its dramatic reveals, solidifying reader's hatred for the antagonist and affection for the leads!