According to the raws i saw no he didn't.
Nah, I've read the novel. You will still be seeing more, but the ending is satisfying. Hahahah
I don't mind spoiler. Did the uke ran away again?
Asil was seized right there on the spot—at the church, in front of his sister’s wedding. Kana betrayed him in exchange for the man she loved, the same man she married that day. Asil was dragged to a torture chamber where Valery feasted on his body with lust—raping him. After that, he was confined to Valery’s bed, forced to spread his legs whenever commanded.
Slowly, Asil withered. He was a soldier—the best of the academy—now reduced to nothing more than a slave in bed, and to a man, no less. It shattered his pride as a soldier and ate away at his mental state. What haunted him even more was the loss of direction. His dream of restoring his family’s name had turned to dust with his father’s death, leaving him with nothing to hold on to. Even so, that didn’t stop him from berating Valery every single day at the dinner table.
When Valery noticed Asil’s fortitude crumbling, he couldn’t bear to watch it any longer. He ordered Asil back into duty, hoping it would lift his spirits. He even went so far as to give Asil the credit for winning the war—naming him the hero who killed Martis. This earned Asil a position in the military, and the empire hosted a grand banquet in his honor. That night, Asil became the center of attention, drawing the eyes of unmarried women across the hall. When one dared to approach him, it sparked Valery’s jealousy and anger. At the balcony, Valery’s emotions boiled over, and he raped him again. They fought fiercely—physically and verbally—until Valery came to a realization about his own feelings. Afterward, Valery swore never to touch Asil without consent and begged for forgiveness.
That night, Valery placed a collar on himself and handed Asil control over their relationship. He endured Asil’s sharp words and treatment without complaint, becoming patient, almost submissive. Asil used this to his advantage. Though Valery still technically outranked him, he followed Asil’s lead. Their roles had reversed. Valery even went as far as offering himself to Asil—if Asil wanted to top him, he would have no objections. His desperation reached the point where he nearly took his own life just to prove his sincerity. Since then, Valery has been kneeling—figuratively and literally—begging for Asil’s acceptance.
Meanwhile, life around them continued. Graim went to study far away, and the empire rewarded Asil with bars of gold for his service. He wasn’t short on money and could have left the twisted colonel at any time, yet he stayed—playing the power he now held. As a reader, I’m very satisfied with how Valery succumbed to his emotions and guilt, and how Asil used it to his advantage. I just hope the manhwa won’t gloss over these critical developments, as they’re essential to redeeming both characters’ images.
Asil detested Valery, yes, but he was also starting to enjoy the control—slowly losing himself in it. He was conflicted.
One day, that inner conflict brought him back to his original wound—his family’s name. He felt lost, unable to understand himself. Then Valery offered a horse ride, which seemed to clear his mind. They had a heart-to-heart—or perhaps just Valery pouring his soul out—and in that moment, Asil gave him an ultimatum: one month to earn him. If he failed, Valery would let him go. Valery agreed.
So, to answer your question—did Asil run away again? No. It’s more that he couldn’t. His brother, Graim, had grown to like the colonel’s residence and had even begun shaping his future there. Thinking of his brother’s safety and well-being, Asil stayed. He also feared for Graim’s and Kana’s lives, knowing Valery could easily seize them if he chose. Asil’s family remains the card Valery holds against him—a form of blackmail, if you will.
Damn
Damn.
Somehow, this power reversal doesn't really make me happy 'coz
1 - it's a facade since Valery is still essentially blackmailing Asil
2 - I'm sad that Asil became somewhat corrupted in the process
Yeah, perhaps, you can say it's a facade, but so far, Valery stayed true to his words. I haven't finished reading the novel yet since I have no coins hahha I'm just waiting for the free chapters being dropped every week. Valery supported Graim's education as an artist in a far away island.
It's true, no doubt, Asil became twisted as their relationship progressed. As man, he is indeed enjoying toying with the empire's greatest blade and dominating a man that outranks him (Asil said so himself). You can see here, however, the progress of his thought - how he perceive Valery.
Personally, I enjoyed this shift in their relationship. I don't know, maybe because it is more detailed in the novel. You can trace each of the character's train of thought. They're more vivid in the novel compared to the manhwa - each gestures, expressions, and even their habits. The artist in the manhwa failed to capture some of it, I tell you. One chapter in the novel is fuckn long and satisfying. I'm surprised we're already near the chasing arc while still in chapter 35.
The manhwa skipped some details that I one may consider important to show the characters emotional progress. I don't think I remember Asil dreaming of Valery in such a gentle way while resting in that mountain top. The novel described it as something terrible that hunts him. Hahaha No way shit he would dream Valery in such a way while running away from him.
One question, did the seme changed after founding the uke again?