If he cares for his kingdom's independence more than he cares for himself, there is an extra step he should take.

Early in the story, the royal family tree is explained. There was someone who had married into the royalty of another kingdom. This was a worry to me at the time --- this was someone who had a stronger claim on the throne than Slaine (because he's illegitimate) and an army.

So in this circumstance, he can declare this person his heir presumptive. Should he fall, the kingdom still has a monarch in exile (with an army.)

Of course, if he survives with a kingdom, he's kind of inviting them to assassinate him.

Why is he topless?

Well, my guess would be that the writer was intending a bit of topless fanservice for the women in the audience, but the artist read the note wrong and stripped the shirt off the wrong prince...

I think someone must have enjoyed making that last page :)

The kids had their turn with you, now it's time for the adults.

@Ingraman manga are normally about a week early, but this lands in that Christmas-New Year period, so I certainly don't blame someone for wanting to ensure most things are done outside that time.

@karasutengu said in Eternal Fool's Words of Wisdom (Manga) Vol 7 Discussion:

Her name's Mel, eh? New love interest for Asley maybe?

Love interest? We’ll see. At least cute and self-assured. :)

@arghc As an Old El Paso commercial once asked, why not both?

"Sontury"?
Aren't those the Stro0 folks?

...Tea, eh?

The realization reading the comments that, you know, maybe I missed a couple of chapters...which I had.

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Ch. 1 p. 13 “Keep hitting him with blunted sword strike until he passes out” is this supposed to be “strikes”?

Also RIP Sagittarius’s banana

...yeah, the Count Palatine is... a little less hinged than some of the cast members.

Ugh… Ick… <sigh>

@Adam-Jankowski

I wonder whether this might be a mistake. In v5 c6 p7 Serephione says:

A SECRET...
... MAKES A WOMAN WOMAN

Is there a missing article there? I.e.

... MAKES A WOMAN A WOMAN

... or maybe not? Maybe it's a "Detective Conan" reference?

Anyway, mentioning this just in case.

Hmm. So it seems we've got an invitation to a masquerade ball... and I've a feeling they know Monica's related to our hero, so they're inviting her specifically so they'll be able to identify him.

Oh wow! Lot of fan service this chapter. (I'm surprised)