The Useless King

I usually like seeing how a character who was once looked down on prove they are far better than they were perceived by others.

With how the king was perceived as someone who does not care about his country (like when the others were talking about politics on accepting help from another country or not because it would affect their country's image) and he would often say how he doesn't care, and they should handle it themselves versus how he was helping people at the brothel had me interested. But, as you go on, you realise this so called king is useless. He has yet to pull a carefully political move that will either strengthen his country's image or thwart those using him. Instead, he really does give the energy of someone who "happens" to be a king and not someone "born to be a king" which only further dulls put his character. Instead, he is a simple man who gets horny.

I am still reading but with how the characters make it feel like a task to keep going, I had to pause repeatedly. I'm hoping the king proves otherwise and it's done cleverly and not revealed as "see guys, I'm not so bad, I'm smart."

Sorry for the rant, but I really wanted to read something where the uke is in power, proving they're are smart and able to deceive others with ease. The kind who has people around them who are both useful and loyal. (Recommend any pieces that are worth the read)

I'll also accept any spoilers because I'm suffering (〜￣△￣)〜 thanks