I kinda think this is a result of the part of them that isn't awful trying and failing to get them to realize this is bad, so they are left with guilt that they need their victim to absolve
Main Character Syndrome at work. They can't be bad for craving what they crave and they don't want to stop, so it must be an act of heroism instead.
Main Character Syndrome at work. They can't be bad for craving what they crave and they don't want to stop, so it must be an act of heroism instead.
Anime MC brain
DAE everything is a simulation so everyone else is le NPC so manipulating them and hurting them is cool and good