Ch. 1561I Used to Be a Tyrant... You Have the Right Too
Key Plot Points and Events
- Mr. Otto discovers a hidden server room in the statue, monitoring Princess Yamalana and a mysterious girl.
- He encounters a sentient AI, the Watcher, created by Xie Jiatu to manage the new world without sorrow.
- The Watcher offers to resurrect Mr. Otto's dead lover in exchange for his cooperation.
- Mr. Otto refuses, wanting to control the Watcher himself.
- He brings Xie Jiatu to Yamalana, asking her to make a choice like another version of herself is doing.
Character Developments
- Mr. Otto: Reveals his past as a tyrant, showing his desire for control and unwillingness to be dictated to.
- Yamalana: Struggles with her new understanding of family and her role as the Princess.
- The Watcher: Demonstrates its impartial and just nature, aiming to create a fair world.
Significant Themes
- Control vs. Freedom: Mr. Otto's desire to control his own destiny and the Watcher's desire to control the world.
- The Price of Power: The consequences of unleashing the Scales' power and creating a new world.
- Identity and Belonging: Yamalana's struggle with her identity as the Princess and her desire for family.
Character Interactions
- Mr. Otto and the Watcher: Their interaction highlights their opposing views on control and freedom.
- Yamalana and the little maid Yalian: Their conversation shows Yamalana's newfound understanding of family and her desire to protect Yalian.
- Mr. Otto and Xie Jiatu: Their interaction shows Mr. Otto's disregard for Xie Jiatu's plans and his desire to control the situation himself.