[Webtoon] Divine Bells by LEE Hye

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Divine Bells by LEE Hye

150 years ago, an ancient priestess sealed 8 powerful beings inside of 8 bells. Since then, these bells choose their own masters and in that way they determine the status, prestige, and influence of each of the six countries their masters rule. Political intrigues are not strange.

But, what will happen with the balance of powers when the powerful beings inside the bells get awaken? And what did happen 150 years ago that provokes the sealing of them inside the bells? And what will the weak kings and princess be able to do in the present time, in the middle of an old and ancient intrigue?

Alt Names: 神鈴 / 신령 / Divine Bells
Author: LEE Hye
Artist: LEE Hye
Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Shounen, Supernatural
Type: Manhwa (Korean)
Status in Country of Origin: 29 Chapters.
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Personal note:

The art of this comic is pretty nice. Very neat with great colours. The visual design of the characters is beautiful, with really nice and diverse costumes.

The plot has caught me. I didn't get tired of a too much shounen and recurrent sense of humour to me, mainly because of the plot and the world building which is still in development. Several political interests struggle in a story that dates from ancient times. The mixture with magic, betrayal and friendship is well done enough to make of the story a believable and interesting one.

The characters are diverse and seem to have solid motives for what they do. But that is because the plot is solid. The author seems to prioritize plot development over character development. And well drawn characters from a solid plot, possibly deserve more panels and time to be well described and clearly envisioned and felt by the readers.

A typical shounen with an interesting plot which, up to now, is worth a try to be read