Arisunime — What happened after Casey Grove discovered Monica Everett was one of the Seven Sages in Silent Witch is a pivotal turning point that reshapes not only his perception of her but also the trajectory of the entire story.
At first, Casey had only known Monica as a shy, timid girl whose stuttering voice and constant nervousness made her seem fragile and almost unsuited for the dangerous political world surrounding the prince. However, the revelation that this same girl is actually the legendary “Silent Witch,” a mage so powerful she was entrusted with the title of Seven Sages, shatters his assumptions and forces him to reconcile the stark contrast between Monica’s outer persona and her true identity.
This moment brings a shift in the dynamic of trust—Casey begins to understand that Monica’s hesitance is not weakness but the consequence of her past trauma, burden of responsibility, and fear of using her extraordinary powers.
From a narrative perspective, this revelation deepens Casey’s role as more than just a side character; he becomes an anchor for Monica, someone who can see her beyond the myth of the Silent Witch and instead as a human being struggling with self-doubt. In the novel, especially as expanded in later volumes, this trust is tested further when Monica’s enemies begin to exploit her dual identity, and Casey must choose whether to protect her secret or allow her to stand in the open as both Monica Everett and the Silent Witch.
Thematically, this twist underscores one of the series’ central ideas: the loneliness of genius and the yearning for someone who can accept the entirety of a person, both their brilliance and their vulnerabilities. Spoilers from the later volumes suggest that Casey’s discovery does not lead to immediate exposure, but instead lays the foundation for Monica to slowly embrace her identity and take steps toward healing, hinting at her eventual growth from a reclusive sage into someone capable of forming genuine bonds and standing alongside her allies without hiding behind the mask of silence.
