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Bro you'd think the ML, being a king for so long, would've matured and grow either more conniving or charismatic.... Instead he's just a dumbass who can't control his emotions. He's not even good at trying to convince the MC to stay, he's even creeping out his own childhood friend.
But honestly, it IS great writing. The ML is a piece of shit, maybe eventually he'll grow because of desperation... Or he'll sink so low that he'll be even more than irredeemable. The MC is so likable and such a great character, this author knows what they're doing for sure. I'm thrilled that the MC is so unwilling to budge and puts his foot down, he probably feels like he has nothing to lose. He knows what he wants to do, and after losing his family he feels as if nothing else can prevent him from helping others.