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Very interesting theories here. I particularly liked the one where he dresses up Nakyum. It'll be even more interesting if Seungho rewards Nakyum directly for being obedient instead of mediating through InHun. That'll definitely stir up some trouble.
I think Nakyum can go out actually, in chapter 11 after he almost got beat up as punishment the old servant told him to go for a walk since SH wasn't angry anymore. When the lord saw NK he teased him about him running away again but he didn't tell anything else about going out so I think it's not a big deal since at the beginning he's just a painter not a servant or slave.
OMG your theory is really interesting, I was also guessing that NK will have to sleep with SH in the future and after this failed escape it's the perfect timing. I think In-hun could tell SH that he stopped NK to leave to makes him keep watching the painter then he will be sure that NK gonna spying the noble for him.
Anyway I'm so exciting for the next chapter, we will see!!
Someone mentioned that in chapter 28, the old servant says that Na-kyum left and took his wet clothes with him - and they do look kinda wet in the next chapter. I see your ''sharing quarters'' and raise a ''sick with a cold'' Na-kyum.
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First, it looks like the teacher left because he's free to leave Yoon's residence when he wants. So he probably just walked out the door. But does that mean the Painter can also go out when he wants or are there no guards at the gate? Maybe he knew a backdoor out or the guard was distracted.
Second, let's not kid ourselves. The shrewd teacher knows Yoon's character and reputation. He's seen enough to guess more than painting will happen if it hasn't already. The teacher seems to be a predator himself (but with a different target) and he likely recognizes lust when he sees it. He knows exactly how the Painter feels about him and he probably knows how Yoon is looking at the Painter. Even if he doesn't know if Yoon's done stuff yet, he knows it's only a matter of time.
Third, when the Painter was upset and begging the teacher looked both bored and annoyed. Like "Ugh, do you have to bother me with your problems?" He could care less what happens to the Painter. The guy is as cold as ice. Even if the Painter admitted to being raped, the teacher would have just inwardly sighed and blamed it all on the Painter. "Are you sure it was rape? You do make those kind of paintings. What did you think would happen? See? This is why you should have listened to me. I'm so disappointed in you."
Fourth, Yoon lusts for the flesh, the teacher lusts for money and power. The Painter is what binds the two together.
Fourth, they probably won't even make it to Yoon's compound in the next chapter before they meet Yoon. He's going to see the two walking together and be piiiiissssed.
As for predictions, each act led to an escalation of the sexual relationship between Yoon and the Painter. Watching Yoon do it with the nobles turned on the Painter which caused him to masturbate which was observed secretly by Yoon who later used that as an excuse to give the Painter a handjob. This caused the Painter to cause a misunderstanding with the Redhead who freaked out which led Yoon to make a scene that was witnessed by shady teacher. That caused the Painter to steal the alcohol and get deliriously drunk and sleep with Yoon thinking it was his teacher. Each small thing led to escalation.
So now that the two have had sex and the Painter's been forced to give a BJ to Yoon. Where to go from here?
Sharing quarters. This is my theory, but I think the Painter's "escape" is going to cause Yoon to demand that Painter sleep beside him. It's more practical than posting a guard outside the Painter's room or locking him in. I think that'll be the next escalation.
After that, dressing the boy up in nicer robes and working to break his bond to the shady teacher.