The Crimson Lady

I’ve seen a lot of comments saying they can’t follow the storyline, the timeline, or even the characters’ thoughts—but that’s simply because the main character, Karen, is insane. And honestly, how could she not be? At the start of the story, she has already lived through 100 lives, 117 years of existence, watching herself die every single year, only to start her long descent into hell all over again. Nobody is there to help her—on the contrary, she’s constantly surrounded by enemies who hunt her down relentlessly. And just when she’s about to uncover some answers—BAM, someone shows up to kill her, forcing her to restart the cycle. At that point, who wouldn’t lose their mind? What I really love is how the author (WARNING: SPOILERS) shows us that even her 100th rebirth isn’t “the one.” It wasn’t special at all. Now, you’d think that means the story will drag on endlessly and become repetitive—but no. Because a few lives later (glossed over quickly, since Karen often dies almost immediately), a huge revelation drops: Raymond remembers every single one of his lives. And unlike Karen, he’s lived far longer, since he remained alive even after her death. That’s when the full complexity of the characters and the darkness of the story truly come to light. It’s breathtaking, it’s brilliant—extraordinary, even. And let me add this: people call it an isekai at first, but that’s completely wrong. It’s explained later, and it changes everything. So seriously, stick with it. Hold on, immerse yourself in the mind of a heroine who has lost her humanity, and enjoy the ride. This is hands down one of the best webtoons I could ever recommend. [EDIT] I know the ending feels a bit abrupt and disappointing—we really weren’t expecting it, and it almost feels like the author rushed the conclusion. But honestly, I don’t think that should take away any points, because the story itself was extraordinary from beginning to end!