The Taming of a Tyrant

Completed Korean Fantasy · Historical · Romance

By Jihyun · yusoy · Melting (Art)

Overview

Charlize Ronan was once reduced to a “living sword,” stripped of her humanity and used as a weapon by the imperial family. Reborn into her past, she abandons honor and mercy in favor of calculated revenge. Her plan is not to save the empire — but to destroy it from within by raising a tyrant of her own.

Main Characters

Charlize Ronan — Female Lead (FL); emotionally detached, overwhelmingly powerful, and driven by precise revenge.
Dylan Blade — Male Lead (ML); a young prince shaped through fear, dependence, and control into a future tyrant.

Credits

Author: Jihyun
Art: yusoy · Melting
Status: Completed (133 chapters)

My Review

8.5 / 10

First Impressions

The concept immediately stands out: humans turned into swords, a female lead who refuses to soften, and a revenge plot that prioritizes control over catharsis.

Where It Stumbles

Heavy narration that replaces meaningful dialogue
Underexplained power systems and skipped development
Revenge that feels emotionally distant rather than explosive

What Still Works

Consistently stunning art
A rare, unapologetically cold female lead
A disturbing creator–creation dynamic with Dylan

TL;DR

Not a perfect revenge fantasy, but a refreshing one. If you like restrained brutality, morally gray leads, and tyrants shaped rather than born — this roulette pick delivers.

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