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I was curious, too, so I hunted down the novel. According to the latest chapter, the ML seems to be Kieran (red-haired prince)...but the novel seems to be on hiatus, since the last update was in 2021.

Trying to decide if it's worth reading a 300+ chaptered-novel that ended without even concluding the story arc. (〜￣△￣)〜

The manga should be fine, though.

Novel RAWS, If you're interested: https://ncode.syosetu.com/n5483eq/

Should be readable with Google translate. (Hint: If you're looking for Japanese novels, always try syosetu! I've found so many gems there! Plus, it's official AND it's free!)