I have a big hunch the Emperor's Brother is involved with the rebel group. This is all part of his plan. On another note, i got attached to Paul in the beginning, and it turns out he's a himbo. I love him even more now.
I can already see it now: embarrassed, she finally admits it's because of her hair, and surprises him. He laughs and thinks it's cute and even though going out with her was just a ruse he planned to defeat the hero, he starts actually falling for her without realising it.
Ngl the situation with Kafman has me cackling. Bro you did this to yourself