Same. I think she's more of a possessive lover who likes to tease her partner (possibly a mild case of yandere too). She's like the female version of typical duke of the north and the emperor is the male version of FL who sells herself due to "unfortunate circumstances". I'm hoping she's not evil and we'll get a cute side couple ლ(´ڡ`ლ)
Bro she is clearly ing him what are you on about. Taking advantage of somebody's weakness, and doing the deed with them eventhough they don't like it however the circumstances classifies as abuse. He did say yes, but that is not out of love or anything he is clearly desperate and has no choice. In the case of other manhwas there is atleast attraction between the leads. This one is not it. Also he was clearly groomed too, so that's there too
I don’t think the wife is evil. She might be one of the antagonist in the story but hey everyone is cursed here, I assume she’s also cursed? Why would she showed up in Gerald’s dream if its not that.
Also idk what to feel bout his r/ship with ML’s mother. It’s perplexing knowing how smart he is.