Ah! I'm liking the way this is headed.
This chapter gives me hope for Yumeko- her situation isn't just screamed outright from the rooftop- we see it more subtly. Her desire to stay young and avoid puberty is a pretty common situation for trans kids. I suspect the author is going to handle her...
Might be too clever for the author, sadly.
Personally I think his hair should get replaced with durian spikes, ensuring he sleeps uncomfortably forever after.
That king must be using a LOT of eyeliner with lead in it- tends to make people crazy and all.
But hey, I'm not complaining about watching a bunch of people fail to best our girl.