It Was Just a Contractual Marriage will go on an indefinite hiatus.
Following the release of Episode 70 on April 24, Manta Comics announced that the romantasy series It Was Just a Contractual Marriage would go on an indefinite hiatus. The platform cited the reason as “to deliver the best story we can.” As of this article’s writing, Manta has not provided a return date.
Originally written by Dalseul with art by Surreuk Comics and localization by Manta Comics, It Was Just a Contractual Marriage throws readers straight into the action. The story follows Elisabetta Aseika—known as “Elise”—who is transported into an enemy camp by her twin brother in a desperate attempt to save her. Things quickly go from bad to worse when Elise accidentally kills an enemy soldier. Facing dire consequences, she meets Archduke Lesset, who escorts her to the capital for a formal execution. In a last-ditch effort to survive and fulfill her dying promise to her possibly deceased brother, Elise claims she is pregnant with the Archduke’s child.
The first season premiered on Manta Comics on February 26, 2024, and concluded on September 2 with 41 episodes. Season 2 launched shortly after on October 10.
Fans can continue reading It Was Just a Contractual Marriage on Manta by subscribing to the platform.
Source: Manta Comics
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