In “The Fated Magical Princess: Who Made Me a Princess,” Episode 7 delves into Princess Athanasia’s struggles with magic training and introduces a significant new character, Ijekiel Alpheus. This installment highlights Athanasia’s determination to alter her predetermined tragic fate, revealing both her frustrations and burgeoning magical abilities. The anime adaptation of this popular South Korean web novel premiered in late 2025, bringing the beloved story to a wider audience.
Athanasia’s Frustrating Foray into Magic
The episode opens with Athanasia continuing her magic training under the eccentric and powerful wizard, Lucas. Despite Lucas’s immense power, Athanasia finds her progress to be painstakingly slow, leading to growing frustration. Lucas’s teaching methods are unconventional, often involving vague explanations and insisting that Athanasia must discover the essence of magic herself. He contends that this is how magic has always been learned, even by him, centuries ago.
Athanasia, accustomed to excelling with effort, finds this “figure it out yourself” approach challenging and becomes increasingly annoyed with Lucas’s nonchalant attitude and teasing. Her impatience boils over, leading her to compare Lucas unfavorably to Ijekiel Alpheus, the son of Duke Alpheus. She believes Ijekiel would be more empathetic and a better study companion, highlighting her longing for a more understanding presence.
An Unexpected Encounter with Ijekiel Alpheus
In a moment of pique, Lucas, perhaps amused by her comparison or to prove a point, uses his magic to transport Athanasia directly to Ijekiel’s residence. This sudden teleportation leads to an unexpected first meeting between Athanasia and Ijekiel. Athanasia initially attempts to conceal her true identity, claiming to be an “angel” who fell from the sky, a claim Ijekiel politely humors.
During their interaction, Athanasia observes Ijekiel’s calm and mature demeanor, which belies his young age. He expresses a quiet pain, burdened by the expectations placed upon him as the heir of the powerful Alpheus family. Ijekiel reveals that his actions are constantly scrutinized and must serve his family’s name rather than his own desires, creating a sense of confinement rather than freedom. Athanasia, understanding the weight of constant scrutiny from her own experiences, empathizes with his predicament. Their conversation provides a glimpse into Ijekiel’s character, showing him to be a kind and thoughtful individual, quite different from the calculating figure she might have imagined from her previous knowledge of the novel. This meeting is pivotal, allowing Athanasia to forge an initial connection with another key character in her rewritten destiny.
Athanasia’s Breakthrough: Water Magic
Lucas abruptly teleports Athanasia back after her meeting with Ijekiel, leaving her angered by his capricious actions and the lack of a proper goodbye. Her frustration with Lucas, coupled with the lingering thoughts of Ijekiel’s gentle nature, culminates in a defiant punch to Lucas’s face.
Despite the ongoing tension with Lucas, Athanasia continues to struggle with her magic. However, a significant breakthrough occurs later in the episode. While sulking in the gardens, she is once again ensnared by the Dream Lotus, which had previously caused her to hallucinate. This time, a vision of her mother appears, and in a moment of self-discovery, Athanasia successfully uses water magic to free herself. This spontaneous display of power marks her first successful application of magic, proving that her efforts are not in vain and she possesses the magical aptitude of the imperial family.
The Road Ahead for the Princess
Episode 7 is a crucial turning point for Athanasia. It not only deepens her complex relationship with Lucas but also introduces Ijekiel as a character with more depth than initially perceived. Athanasia’s successful use of water magic signifies a major step in her journey to master her powers and, ultimately, to control her own fate. The episode reinforces the theme that she cannot simply run and hide from her problems but must confront them head-on, building relationships and embracing her inherent abilities to navigate the challenges that lie ahead.
