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There are many reasons I resent that the author added this scene, chief among them that such an asshole wouldn't be supported by competent subordinates. Oh sure there could be any number reasons why he he could rule with such a shit attitude, but there is no fucking way in hell the palace staff and royal guards wouldn't know his personality nor his general mood and act accordingly.
So it undermines the entirety of the chapter and the ability of the king to effectively rule.