Silent Witch and a hero out of myth and legends—her feelings are outright adoration.
But with Professor Thornlee, we see how those in the magical community proper view her. When Monica begins rewriting his spell, he is confused and outraged. However, in the moment he realizes that she isn’t chanting, that turns to pure terror. Among mages, if there is one to be feared, it is the Silent Witch.
The reason for this is further expanded upon by Louis in the episode. While his pride won’t let him say so, he views her as the stronger mage. Moreover, he, as a genius himself, knows what talent is. Yet, in his eyes, Monica isn’t like him. She’s far beyond him: a monster. His bullying of her is simply him battling against his own sense of inferiority—him trying to take the superior position in their relationship. And while he knows how to exploit her true personality, he is nonetheless in awe of her power. Because of that, he is driven to make her see just how formidable she is—because it’s only by overcoming her at her strongest that his ego will truly be satiated.
All in all, this first arc has been a good one. Before diving into the actual assassination plot proper, we’ve gotten a multifaceted mystery that not only allows Monica some time in the spotlight but moves her into a place near Prince Felix as well. I’m excited to see where things go as we start the second arc of the story next week.
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Random Thoughts:
• One man’s beautiful mathematics sequence is another man’s being smothered to death by pigs.
• As the former treasurer and his fiancée were clear victims of Professor Thornlee and his mind control magic, I hope they get justice—or at least get allowed back into the school.
• Isn’t someone going to notice the extra wards on Louis’ pendant? Or is only a mage on Monica’s level able to notice things like that?
• It’s odd that Felix seemingly has the strongest claim on the throne despite being the second prince. I’m interested to learn more about his family and the politics surrounding it.
Secrets of the Silent Witch is currently streaming on Crunchyroll.
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