Deep breath.
I knew this would be my favorite route so far! My favorite power couple is back! As much as I adore Leo, the first thing I need to gush about is... MC! WHAT A QUEEN, LITERALLY. I was in awe of her the entire route, I wanted to clap and cheer her on, what a badass she is and so smart!
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That moment when she exclaims "Then that's what I'll do!" after Leo confesses the deal and she decides (well, in my playthrough) that she will save both Leo and Segunda... I'm so proud of her. I mean, I'm proud of her in every route, but she shone so much more in this route. I think the reason why is because she had the support of her partner 100%, she was never belittled or denied. She's my favorite character!
LEO THOUGH! I WAS RIGHT! I said during Bastien and Sofia's routes that it disappointed me how they would never defend MC or their relationship until the very end, while MC was always ready to protect them and stand up for them and their marriage. And I said that I was sure Leo and Frederique would always stand up for MC. AND LEO DELIVERED. It was so funny and satisfying, like... anyone says something slightly unpolite to MC and Leo was ready to ruin their whole lives LMAO Best husband. After playing Guillaume's happy ending and seeing how MC has to stand up without even a seat at his side........ AND THEN SEEING LEO'S HAPPY ENDING????? Leo was having none of that! Twin thrones! Coronated at the same time! Same authority! And when he said they are servants before the King, but he is a slave to his Queen??????????? Leo really wakes up every morning and thinks: today, me and everyone else in the world will drink "respect my wife" juice. What a King, what a husband, what a character. I love to see it.
And their relationship???? <3 They were SO in love, so affectionate, such a TEAM, so playful ahhhhh! Leo really went full PDA and didn't give a damn, and I adore him for it lol. When sometimes it was mentioned how MC shouldn't be alone with a man, like Pieto (I was so happy to see him again btw, he's awesome and I trust him with my life), in case someone thinks she's having an affair... I was like... But have you seen Leo and MC????? Who would believe they aren't head over heels for each other? lol My cunning lovebirds.
Moving on... this route made me see Francesca in a new light. Before, I could pity her at some points, but I always thought she was pretty awful anyway. However... after playing Guillaume's route and seeing how he treats a woman he actually loves, what Fran must endure... oof. Also, Fran actually becomes very nice, polite and helpful once she stops seeing MC as an enemy. In TROS and most of TTOW she saw MC as a rival or/and enemy, she was scared of MC. Once you get past that... she is actually a good one. And treats MC well. When she asked for the divorce herself I was so proud. YOU GO GIRL! She did such a good work as a spy too. Enjoy your barony, darling!
I ALMOST FORGOT. ANOTHER INCREDIBLY BADASS MOMENT FROM MC. Both when she consoled and explained to the poor girl that it wasn't her fault a man 10 years her senior did what he did and then when she confronted the other two assholes on their actions with other "faceless women". UGH SHE'S THE BEST.
Sir Mathys was a plesant surprise! I adored him. I really like this characterization and how he sees nobility. Will make for very interesting dynamics with MC in his route. He's very different from the other ROs and it's exciting!
10/10 route! Leo best husband (so far........ Frederique...... I might be looking at you respectfully, we'll see if you can top Leo but the bar is so high!)
PD: I love, love, love Leo's hair. I keep staring at it in CGs lol