I don't know how people are still arguing about that one matter. The prince specifically stated that he will marry her to solidify his stand on the ruling of the empire (kind of an asshole move to be honest but politic) and in case she refuse, either kill her or make her disappear forever...
@Saybah Yeah, with her usually being portrayed in a comedic manner we tend to forget her Tenka Fubu and the fact that she burned alive and killed more than ten thousands people including women, children and the elderly on Mt.Hiei.
@Siquall I think he is quite good, better than most MC out there actually. He know his goal, he know where he is at. Always trying to move forward and not giving up for anything. I don't know how the story will go but this MC really has great potential.
@daywithoutgames To those guy's defense, it's still survival of the fittest even though they are more civilized than normal goblin and they know Rou will have no hesitation in making example and killing them to enforce his rules.
@shanoc5902 There was Kaoru's flashback in a previous chapter that seems like he was looking down on Kaede when she was hanging onto the cliff. Kind of suggest he either pushed her down or didn't help her at that time. The reason i am saying this like that is because of their mother's clear...