Fans believe the Shepherd is trying to create a “living saint” through repeated injections of the relic dust. Some speculate that the final antagonist will be someone who has taken five doses—becoming a monstrous, god-like being. Could that be the Cardinal’s true plan?
In the distance, sirens wailed.
: In a twist that has frustrated many fans, Yuka chooses to stay with Handa, effectively choosing her trauma over a healthy relationship. The "Crime" and the "Cross" cross and crime ch 33
: Reviewers often highlight the controversial ending where the female lead eventually sides with her abuser over her caring boyfriend, citing their shared past and trauma. The Significance of Chapter 33 Fans believe the Shepherd is trying to create
The title Cross and Crime itself is a play on the weight of and the legal definition of wrongdoing . In Chapter 33, these themes collide. We see the protagonist grappling with whether their actions—though technically criminal—are justified by the "cross" they are forced to carry. This chapter specifically highlights the "grey area" of the law, where the line between the victim and the perpetrator begins to blur. Character Evolution In the distance, sirens wailed