Alice & Alicia: Religious Twin Daughter

The Fate of Charlotte

"Aren't you friends with him?" Nana changed the question. He looks disappointed. Though by being close to the boy, Charlotte will be able to seize the position of crown princess.

"Yes, we're friends," Charlotte finally answered softly while bowed. Everything he had been through all this time suddenly flashed through his mind. He let out a short sigh and turned his face away from Nana.

"really?" Nana frowned. He believes something is wrong with his younger brother's relationship with Crown Prince el Vierum. He grabbed Charlotte by the shoulder and asked worriedly, "Did that boy hurt you? Did he say anything bad or harass you? I won't let it."

"No, sister," replied Charlotte softly as she shook her head. He smiled bitterly. Crown Prince el Vierum did not hurt him at all, he was very kind instead. If only he did not remember that Antonio was engaged, of course he would not keep his distance.

"Tell me honestly! I'll teach him a lesson even if he's a king" said Nana. His eyes glittered sharply showing the seriousness that was within him. The frown on his forehead increased due to emotions.

Charlotte once again shook her head. He released Nana's grip that strengthened as the emotions he overflowed. Charlotte explained in a soft voice, "Crown Prince el Vierum is very kind to me. I'm the only one who can't get closer to her."

"What's!? Didn't you say you could be friends with anyone?" Nana glared sharply. If Charlotte had seen him, she would have been goosebumps by now. That bloody extermination had made his temperament irregular.

"Sister, Crown Prince el Vierum is engaged. I don't want to be a thorn in their relationship" Charlotte honestly explained, "I just want to be friends with Crown Princess el Vierum."

Nana was disappointed. In this case, the Witch Tower's plan would become increasingly difficult in the future and even fail. He stood straight in front of Charlotte who was sitting down.

"When you are the Witch Tower's hope," said Nana flatly. He left Charlotte just like that. The silence immediately bandaged.

Charlotte finally sobbed. He ran to his room before anyone knew it. Ever since the relationship between the son and the crown princess had been strained, he had begun to realize the Witch Tower's intent.

Why was he allowed to experiment in the palace at such an early age? Why does he always represent the Witch Tower in social circles? Why was the Pearl Palace never willing to accept them?

He knows all the reasons. It is only used by them. There was no sincerity in their actions. Therefore, Charlotte's heart became empty. He learned magic to fill his heart.

Balqis appears as usual as Charlotte is sad. He hugged the girl's body tightly. Not warm, even the cold felt. But Charlotte has no problem with that. He just kept shedding his tears. He wants to blow away all his misfortunes.

"Calm down, Lottie," whispered Balqis softly, "You can choose your own path. You don't have to follow their wishes."

Charlotte continued to cry in a bewitching voice. He did not retaliate for the petty amusement of the astral beings who contracted with him. He just wants to cry.

"No one can force you" Balqis whispered, "I am the daughter of the jinn. I won't let anyone hurt my beloved friend."

Charlotte still hasn't answered. Her crying had not even subsided at all. Balqis was only able to pet her until she calmed down.

"Balqis, is it true that I can have friends?" charlotte asked as her feelings had gotten a little better. He still occasionally sobbed while hugging a pillow wet by his tears. "They're all just fakes. They were close to me just because they were bewitched."

"It's okay, my dear Lottie," Balqis kept petting Charlotte. His body was almost transparent. He hugged Charlotte from behind.

"Lottie, don't you ever consider me by your side?" Balqis. He flew over Charlotte's head and sat in front of her. "I'm your friend and you're my friend. We're never alone."

Charlotte was silent again. He looked at Balqis with his swollen eyes. The princess of the genie nation seemed to smile at him.

...***...

"Lottie, let's go" exclaimed Melissa by the horse-drawn carriage. Nana was standing next to him. He was shaking his waist waiting for his newly finished protege to dress up. Really, being a noble girl is troublesome.

"Yes, come on" Charlotte said with a sweet smile. His smile was only a mask he had been wearing. Sadness and loneliness were still in his heart.

In Ruby Palace's laboratory, Charlotte works as usual. Smiling as usual. A smile that could captivate anyone except the princesses and girls in the Pearl Palace.

Until noon nothing happened. He had seen Antonio who was about to leave for the academy, but he immediately turned his face as usual when their views met. He no longer wanted to be close to the young man.

Work makes time pass. At that time, the sun had shown a tilt to the western horizon. It's almost afternoon. Today's work is almost done.

"Miss de Vool," call out the voice Charlotte is familiar with. He stopped, but did not turn back. He was just stunned to pretend he didn't listen. The research kit in his hand wanted him to use as an excuse.

"What's really going on? Have I made a mistake?" ask the voice then. Charlotte did not answer. He left without making any reason. Pretending not to hear it.

Antonio clenched his hand. Though he had ventured to ask first, but the girl did not even want to look at him. He also increasingly does not understand. An unnecessary guilt appeared in his heart.

In the distance, Nana and Melissa watched that. They saw clearly how the young man was repeatedly pacing back and forth to approach their protege. They also saw how Charlotte ignored him.

"You've seen it. That's how it is," Melissa said after a brief sigh. Nana even grinned, "That's good. The boy was already enamored with our flowers. Charlotte knows very well how to pull out with a guy."

"It doesn't seem so, though," Melissa commented hesitantly with Nana's observation. Well, but it was obvious that the little prince was already adrift with their little girl.

"If Charlotte can get the boy's heart, she will be able to seize the position of crown princess," Nana was full of confidence, "Thus, the resurrection of the witches will be even easier. The royal family's bloody daughter will also be entangled in our grasp."

Nana and Melissa left. They had no idea that even if Alice had never been engaged to Antonio, she would still be the crown princess. The position was not because of political matchmaking alone. However, the fruits of his efforts beside his background.

Even if Antonio breaks off his engagement to Alice, the girl will remain the crown princess. His foundation in the Pearl Palace was starting to solidify. The powerful big families stood up to support him.

It was precisely Antoniolah who was in danger should Alice break their ropes. He is a weak prince. His supporters were masked rats who gradually undermined the kingdom. If it came to the future he did not realize it, he would only be a puppet ruler.