I think he became obsessed because of his ability. Like he only garnered his attention because he wasn’t meek like the other slaves and then it really cemented it when he was smart and could do the paperwork and such. I’m guessing he paid more attention to him because of those two things. Andddd then he tried to kill him and escaped and it’s like when you loose something your more enthusiastic about finding it and keeping it even if you barely used it previously. You notice something more once you realize it’s gone. Like he realized he loved him or was obsessed ig after he lost him. If you know what I’m trying to get at here.
King was already obsessed with Levenoad. The actual prince after net net to sign the truce. So much so that the nobles knew of his preference for blonde hair and green eyes. He chose this guy for a bed slave because his colours matched with the princes’. From there his obsession just spiked because not only did he look like the prince he acted like him too.
still reading cuz I wanna see if he takes back the throne, already abandoned hope that blonde would grow to how he used to be. I don't really understand how the King grew so obsessed with him??? like how did we get to this point again? very weird