- #1
If I were to make an allegory, MC is an atheist in a super religious society or an "other" in a racist society. So he is treated as a chewtoy. Growing up in that society he internalizes being a chewtoy. Occasionally he shows his grit and smarts in action parts of the story. But nobody gives a sh*t about it afterwards because he is an "other". And he becomes a chewtoy again. If you squint and ignore a lot of things it's somewhat realistic. Sure, no matter what you do you won't be recognized as a heretic. Now that part may seem cool to you, but hold your horses.The problem is, Rolf. There is one person who actually, legitimately recognizes his value and decides to recruit him. Instead Rolf decides to stays with his childhood beau, Emilie. Emilie as a reward ignores every single advice of his and publicly berates him on next arc. Everything happens as predicted by Rolf and Rolf saves the day, as expected of an LN. On next chapter we learn that 2 years has passed and Rolf is now beaten by everyone in the unit instead higher ranks. The unit that's been led by Emilie.The problem is Rolf. He could have solved this years ago. You may think that it's pride but that's not it. He could have swapped units and chase his dreams in a unit that would not have torture him daily. He is not chasing his dream. He is chasing suffering. Rolf is a masochist. This is not a sad story. Rolf is reveling in this suffering. This is his kink. As MungMan mentioned in his WN review of this story, this is misery p*rn.