Isn't that how bullies work, though? Look good for the superior, "destroy" those who get in the way.
I guess but it’s just played out to me
But it's what sadly actually dose not happen. Even in real life it's kiss ass to the person they value and anyone or anything that takes that attention is frown upon. I seen it happen it's so fucking disgusting and if you call them out on it they will fay innocence.
That’s why he’s beating mc up when Guwon’s NOT around, to try scare him off. He’d never have the balls to do it front of Guwon, and he knows mc likely won’t tell Guwon what happened. If MC did tell Guwon, it’d probably cause a shit show, Guwon would be torn between believing new arrival lover and long time loyal hound, and mc would be outing himself as Guwon’s favourite, making himself more of a target for bullying or just straight up isolation (ie from the townspeople who are scared of Guwon)
Actually it perfectly works the opposite way, especially with these psychos. If people like these deeply wants to win the approval of a person, anyone close or near that person will be seen as a competition or an obstacle, that includes a lover. In fact a lover may be the worst thing ever, because that means Guwon's affection and attention will be focused on his lover. That's even more reason to eliminate the lover.
The thing is they lowkey don’t know that rn the hound just suspects they might be fucking so why would they respect him + you could also interpret is as the hound being jealous mc figured out that if he wanted attention from gunwo he just had to give him sexual favors before he did
It’s no shade but you can tell when the author is pulling something out of their azz. If they want to win Guwon’s approval, and hold it above all else, wouldn’t it make sense they respect his lover? Or at least act like it? I don’t see it ending well especially with the affinity he already has for the MC and the fact that he already openly protected him. Maybe it’s on me for thinking a toxic yaoi would include logic but at the same time I understand why the hounds would be irrational people. LMFAOOO