Comment by Seiryuu on BlueBay

@BlueBay I agree with you if you're referring to the earliest chapters, when Riftan used to throw a fit whenever he found her in the library with Ruth or when he tried to prevent her from practising her healing powers with the people inside the castle. I hated how he used to yell at her and treat her like a child instead of trying to have a proper conversation with her, even though he didn't mean to hurt her. On the other hand, I don't think his interference has much to do with her current situation. Maxi has always been stubborn and many times she acted on her own will, taking unnecessary risks  just to prove herself to be worth of esteem. Both Ruth and princess Agnes had warned to be more careful and to carry on her magic studies, because apparently it takes a long time to become an experienced healer. So yes, it's true that Riftan fueled her insecurity but imo it was objectively too early for her to go to war. Although the forthcoming drama will help her to grow as a woman and as a mage, I think it could have been avoided if she had been a little more cautious.