
Oooh boy!! I love that Courtney got this batshit crazy crowned prince wrapped around her fingers! All this while I just thought that Richard's only got a freaky side but was kind and princely. Now I don't even know anymore. Isn't Courtney even aware how much power she has that she's able to control such a beast?

For the life of me... I really can't stand the fact that uke has to go back to lister. For 43 chapters it keeps on repeating and I'm getting frustrated. What's the dynamic here ML is a King right? Just snatch uke and take him somewhere. End of story.

ML is NOT a king. His reputation is almost similar to illegitimate noble children. I think ML is trying to make a place that would make the uke untouchable like before, that’s what I’m reading after 54 chapters.
This is what I’m catching up:
1. ML’s military position is still legally wobbly
2. Uke is legally owned. If he’s stolen, Lister’s family would have the imperial support to get uke back
3. Rather than stealing him, he’s trying to bring uke back to his previous glory where he is a known noble. That way, he would have more security
4. He’s also trying to make a world where the uke can continue being an architect(—)
This is tingling my insides