Talk:Shoukoku no Altair - Manga

First chapter is huge 66 page arc which does well to set the tone of the series. Characters are interestingly introduced with flair that doesn't drag done the story. There is the classical pasha stereotype that we all associate with Arabian Tales with a twist. The old retiring pasha who is Mahmut's mentor has a secret regret that ties them together.

However conspirator's cunning is no match for Mahmut's own deviousness as he quickly out tricks the tricksters and assassins with the flair of Sakamoto minus the glasses and school uniform. The dastardy deed is exposed and villains exposed and dealt with ... right? The end of the first chapter instead ends in a stalemate. This is only the opening salvo of a long line of attempts on Mahmut's beloved country.

The second chapter opens up with love interest and a female protagonist, Shara. She tries to make her moves on lead Mahmut. I've already got this girl on my desirable "Waifu" list. Cute, mischievous, a little bold. She fits into the plot along with Mahmut's childhood friend who ends up being accused of treason and declaring independence from Altair. As troops amass to end the rebellion, Muhmut is determined to get there first to discover the truth behind this conspiracy before it ends in bloodshed.

However, our newly introduced heroine mysteriously joins Mahmut of her own accord. She has her own reasons to save a friend in Hisar as well.