Generally, main characters do end up with the “good guy” so these kind of stories, although common in BL, do go against the grain in popular culture. This is definitely a dark fantasy and it’s not supposed to be fluffy and light. I don’t think that author is selling this story as a fluffy and sweet romance story, at least where we are now in this part of the story. The Mc is depressed and struggling.
Generally, main characters do end up with the “good guy” so these kind of stories, although common in BL, do go against the grain in popular culture. This is definitely a dark fantasy and it’s not supposed to be fluffy and light. I don’t think that author is selling this story as a fluffy and sweet romance story, at least where we are now in this part of the story. The Mc is depressed and struggling.