not exactly all of the hounds, but at least one (notice how the girl hound was still asking if ML was ok?)- and the story led up to it tho, like there were chapters already when they were questioning ML's loyalty to the town/hounds coz he was showing favor to the MC more, this new chapter was just the final thread that cut the illusion that ML is living for the town alone, which is why that hound dipped (and might convince others to do the same)

Tbh, nothing makes sense rn. Youre telling me Guwon lost the hounds' loyalty in a matter of seconds while they used to worship the ground he walked on? The townspeople grew major balls just because of an educated twink who was being cracked by their leader on daily basis? Youre telling me Guwon lost his fucking mind over some sex? He was portrayed as some shrewd and cruel and this shit is not making any sense. Its like a damned mess if I am being honest.