They are probably scared not because he is manipulative or psychotic in a sense. But he is half 'monster' like those outside that town. They agreed to join him because they can have peace and living in that town. But since he is half human or maybe he still has human sense only, they are at edge around him.
Realistically speaking, the King being obessed with you is a lot to carry since he has more power over you. The best thing MC can do is to use the King's obsession for the better of the country and his goals of healthcare and poverty. Then if he gains the favor of others and everyone in the entire Kingdom for his good work, he can then overthrow the King from his position.









"I can't drag out the fight" TELL THEM. This being the author's debut work and not dragging it out is a breath of fresh air. I hope the next series will be as good as well.
edit: Oh nevermind. The author's new work includes the generic uke in debt again and rough top. Bruh
ore talking about the "big slick" title you can find in author's other work?. I don't think thats the new work. it's a short 5ish ch. I thinks it's more of an " unofficial" work author made before the official debut idk lol
oh and just fyi about the plot, it's not about bottom in debt & rough top that you think it is