to me, hee-ryang is green flag. one of the greenest despite the brutalities life has given to him tbf.
- he's a good follower (despite the atrocities he committed, he did it knowing it is expected of him) and leader (he stood up for what he did and never denied them, even what he did to yeonjo)
- he knows how to treat people fairly (look how loyal his followers are to him, even urging him to shun yeonjo to protect him)
- he is not a cruel master and he does not abuse his authority (even to yeonjo)
- he is generous in bed (even before yeonjo, he does not r@pe and does not only take but also gives, not a starfish and does almost all the work, and does not humiliate or demean partners)
- not excessive or arrogant (he lives simply and does not over indulge like how the other degeneratelords are)
- humble and self aware (he acknowledges his beginnings and strove to be better yet does not lord it over to others)
not to mention his looks, brains, and (now seeing his dreary past) his heart. he could've been bitter, mean, and terrible but he surpassed that all. i feel sad knowing that he will eventually learn yeonjo's plans.
