My Charlotte Hates Me

Chapter 88: Discord

"The Prince is currently cursed. What is the best course of action right now?" King Arundel asked.

"We must find the suspect...However, there are only a few people in the world that can determine traces of curses are people with high divinity such as High Priests and..."

"True Heirs?" I interjected.

"Yes, that is correct," the Temple Representative said.

"I have the ability to find cursed objects," I said.

"For someone who was not raised in the Temple themselves, nor have they any relatives with high divinity, that would mean that you must be a True Heir! It is no wonder that you are aware of our country's true history!" the Temple Representative said excitedly as he grabbed my hands. "All you need to do is prove your identity amongst the other Priests as well."

"...All I can do is find cursed items if that is enough proof for the Temple," I said with a smile.

"Of course! Having the ability to see and determine cursed items is a rare ability that typically only High Priests have," the Temple Representative explained.

"...What about Witches or people that are well versed in curses? Would they not have the ability to determine cursed objects as well?" I asked.

"Most Witches grow up within the Temple confounds. However, they can only develop an affinity towards seeing cursed objects through strong prayer and faith, but often, they give up their Temple lives for a horrid craft. If they so happen to feel that a certain object is cursed, their are only going off based on their intuition," the Temple Representative explained as he made his way towards the exit. "I must tell the Temple about Lady Charlotte as soon as possible!"

Just a few moments ago, he looked as if he wanted to get rid of me.

"Lady Charlotte, it appears that you know almost everything there is to know about this world. There are nothing but surprises about you," King Arundel said after we were left all alone.

"...Your Majesty, are you suddenly interested in someone like me?" I asked with a smile.

"Pardon?"

"I will keep my promise and become a good Queen as per our agreement, Your Majesty," I said.

"Wouldn't someone like you dream of romance with someone you love one day?" King Arundel asked.

"I am already past the age of where I believe in romance," I said indifferently.

"If there comes a time when you fall in love with someone, you may request a divorce whenever you like," King Arundel said.

"I will not divorce Your Majesty, unless you make a request from me. I will do my best to be a good wife and stay out of your hair and avoid you whenever possible," I said.

"Why are you going so far out of your way to avoid me?" King Arundel asked.

"Is that not because Your Majesty feels uncomfortable around me?" I asked with a perplexed expression. It is so difficult to tell apart expressions of these stone faced Nobles. I soon stood up from my seat. "Now that I think about it, I have probably overstated my welcome. I should get going."

After turning to leave, I accidentally tripped over uneven pavement. I tried bracing myself for the fall, until I was caught in King Arundel's embrace with his arms around my waist.

That scared me...his arms around my waist.

"...For someone who acts as if they have all the answers, you can be quite clumsy concerning things right in front of you," King Arundel said.