The art ate so bad, I ain't gonna lie. I was wondering why I never liked the top despite being your typical red flag with a pretty/handsome face and it was because besides having a pretty face he doesn't have a presence or captivating personality. He acted cute almost at the end and that was it. Some other kings/emperors end up seeking the bottom's forgiveness and somehow making enjoyable the end of the story but this one didn't have that.
No wonder the mercenary isn't in love with him and never will lmao he's just a sucker for the king's pretty and angelic face and the pleasure he was forced to feel during sex. That'll be the king's karma forever and I cheer for that!