Kinda felt that was the plan. When they were escaping, coincidentally the only safe path is to the Empire he resides in. Plus, I kinda had a feeling that he’s a kind of yandere given that he can instantly recognize which is which by just a gut feeling. And that was on the first chapters. I suspect the turning point is that supposed one night stand. He got what he wanted but wanted more. He restrained himself on the third day but he’s not satisfied by that. And at the festival, too. If the emperor was actually searching for him, military/soldiers’ appearance would be much more frequent given that they’re searching for him while they are against time. But they were too relaxed. Given how I am pretty sadomasochistic, I think I can sense these type of people at this point. (=・ω・=)
Why do I think that all that rebellion and all is planned by the emperor ? I mean he does seem weird and then he did it in the end he chained him up.....I have mixed feelings about it