i so agree. i hate both his parents, the emperor and empress
not disagreeing with you but considering he was raped, I'm pretty sure he didnt even want to be one
Tis why I understand but also the kid did not ask to be a product of rape. My though it’s, “Why are you leaving him to be abused by the same person who assaulted you?” He knows what kind of person she is and be likely knows that Etienne is experiencing abuse of some sort but still allows it to happen.
I don’t hate him for this, I doubt he’s had the chance to process that trauma, but also that doesn’t really excuse it. I pity him but I don’t think being a victim justifies negligence.
I know others feel bad for the Emperor and I do too but he’s still a bad parent. Like do I understand and empathize where he’s coming from? Sure. I also think he’s unfit to be a parent.