In this story, they show us the life of Leticia or as many know her "La Loca Sangrienta" (The Bloody Madwoman), a rumor that spreads throughout the kingdom by executing several nobles of the Genos kingdom. Leticia, the daughter of Saint Josefina, but nothing could be further from reality, an unheard-of twist for everyone is that the true culprit of the genocide is none other than the saint herself, being her daughter the victim of most of her misdeeds and outbursts of anger.
In this story, Leticia must fulfill her cursed and fatal destiny: to kill her supposed husband (king of Genos) or die herself, but love for her husband intervenes. Her dilemma is resolved without her being able to avoid it by the death of her husband, leaving her devastated, sunk in guilt and regret.
"If only I could go back in time, I would do anything to protect him"
She prayed with all her heart to the Goddess Dinewt, who eventually granted it to her. Willing to save her beloved this time, she makes him promise to divorce her in six months; after all, her thinking is the same as everyone else's: "as long as she is Josefina’s daughter, King Ditrian will hate her".
Characters of A Way to Protect You, Darling
Leticia (Protagonist of "A Way to Protect You, Darling")
Youngest daughter of Josefina. Her character is affable and protective, she possesses a celestial beauty and appears pure and innocent but is actually quite bold and intelligent. She constantly receives physical punishments from the saint (her mother) and from Josefina’s wings. The kingdom knows her as "The Bloody Madwoman" for the genocide she supposedly committed in Genos. Her goal is to save her husband from death, so she must change everything she did wrong in her past life, saving those who were gravely involved in her mother's madness.
Josefina:
The antagonist and enemy of the kingdom of Genos and its 12 protector families, especially the Gilead family, demonstrating throughout the story her inexplicable hatred towards Gilead. She has a sober and slender beauty that is overshadowed by her volatile and capricious character. She is mother to Lehir and Leticia, showing great contempt and abuse towards her daughter, blaming her for stealing her powers. She has an unhealthy love for her son, entrusting him with many of her tasks.
Ditrián:
Second son of Ágata, belonging to the Gilead family lineage, and bearer of the power of the black dragon. Of the 12 protector families of the kingdom of Genos he is Josefina’s greatest enemy, which is why he is selected as a husband for Leticia. Assuming that she will hate him for being the "culprit" of his brother's death. His character is serene, cordial and solemn, possessing great talents and abilities due to being raised as heir prince after the death of his older brother, Juls.
Noel Armos:
Ninth wing of the saint. At first he shows a rebellious and angry character, dangerous for his position as a wing but when becoming Leticia’s first wing, his character changes and becomes supremely devoted and overprotective. He is in love with Ashek. His power is that of water.
Ashek:
Third wing and Josefina's favorite, then becomes Leticia's second wing. Always retains his serious and imposing demeanor, he is one of the most correct and loyal wings. Possesses the power of wind. He loves Noel, who makes him falter in his mission as a wing at first.
Barnet:
He is one of the best knights of King Ditrian. In his past life, he was one of those affected by the visit to the holy kingdom and had to stop being a knight after that. He becomes the third wing of the saint and bearer of the flame of purification. He is extroverted, impulsive and temperamental. He hates Josefina to death for having killed his nephew, of whom he had been in charge after the death of his older sister (the incident of the genocide).
Opinion of "A Way to Protect You, Darling"
The manhwa "A Way to Protect You, Darling" has an extensive and quite composed plot, which branches out throughout the story. The characters become endearing and attractive to the reader, possessing its touch of humor sprinkled in some chapters. The plot is very well thought out and results in being quite exciting and immersive when reading.
As with any good story there are heavy or slow chapters but necessary and equally interesting for the development of the characters and their stories. And let's not talk about the level of its art, the drawings and coloring are a magnificent work that improves over time. It is in definitiva a very good selection of manhwa to enjoy at any time of day.
