thanks for sharing this with us. I just finished my second read through, this time with the added content. I can say that I both enjoyed alot of it, and yet at the same time had a hard time getting into the MC so to speak.
I tend to self insert in these kind of games, but I find it hard to "be" this character. Im uncomfortable playing a trained knight/killer type character. Im not martially or physically minded, in fact quiet the opposite. So this skin is hard for me to wear (it itches metaphorically speaking.) The forced wedding bit is something I can role play with, I'd just sullenly go along with it. But I find that even as a "mute" my character talks and responds too much to others. I dont think anyone really in that sort of position who was honestly unhappy about it, would just carry on casual banter like that. I could see my self responding with only hesitant head nods while keeping my eyes down cast, or looking away in refusal (or 180 degrees opposite and being sarcastic as all get out and generally unpleasant, but Im not that kind of person either.)
Not asking you to do anything about any of this, just sharing my experiences with the game so far. I knew when i first decided to give this a go that it was coming from an angle that I dont usually approach things from. Still Im glad to have read it, as honestly your writing is extremely well done and Im still hoping Ill find a way to get over my (character's) sullen self and find happiness in this unfortunate situation.