Chương 190: Chapter 173. Dinner With The Nyx Royal Family 3

" So, do you have any other questions?" The Queen spoke to me as I thought about how to ask the next question. Hopefully this doesn't sound too rude." Why is Charlotte treated differently than the rest of the Royal Family by the people?" Again, the Royal Family froze at my question. This time it wasn't from shock, it seemed more like I touched a sensitive topic rather than asking something unexpected." What do you mean?" Delcan asked, I guess he wanted to avoid the question somewhat.

I decided to explain how I came to the question." Well, when Charlotte showed herself and charged against me, when I stopped her. No one helped her or even tried to, besides you guys. At least until you realized I wasn't going to hurt her. But the crowd... even though she's a Princess, they did nothing. They were getting ready to assist the Guards when Leonard thought I was trying to get 1 over on him.

Combined with that, they had a similar look in their eyes when looking at Charlotte as they did when looking at Sarah and Anna when she was reprimanding them."" From all of that, you gather that something is wrong?"" I figure there must be something that links them, but I have no clue what it is."" So, it's a puzzle you wish to solve?" Delcan continued to ask me questions about why I asked the question.

I looked around the table and saw that the Royal Family didn't seem too ecstatic to be talking about whatever the reason is." Look, if you don't want to speak about it, we can just not talk about it if you want?" My words reached the Royal Family, but they still seemed to be... Uncomfortable? I looked at Sarah and Anna and they seemed to be as confused as I was." Oh, enough of this!" Charlotte spoke in frustration at her family." Char..."

The Queen spoke and seemed to want to comfort Charlotte, but before the Queen could do anything, Charlotte spoke to me." It's because I have a Non-Magic Related Job." Charlotte spoke with annoyance in her voice... And a touch of melancholy?" Your faces say you 3 don't understand."" You'd be right." I agreed with Charlotte's assessment of Sarah, Anna and I's reactions. I mean... Why would that cause any kind of discrimination or singling out. I mean...

For comparisons sake, Demons are all mostly physical based fighters-" You just compared me to Demons, didn't you?"" Ah..." Charlotte apparently read my thoughts." You sure you can't use Magic?"" It doesn't take mana to read your eyes, Matthew."" You were watching my eyes?"" No!" Ah, I embarrassed her again. She had a slight blush form on her cheeks as her family began to share a warm laugh at her reaction.

It's nice to see that her family seems to at least treat her like a member of the family and haven't ostracized her like those people from earlier in the day. I cracked a smile at the scene in front of me. It felt warm. It reminded me of my own Family. Of my Adopted Family and I hoped my Family with Sarah and Anna, in the future, would turn out to be something close to them." What's so funny?" Charlotte asked me that with an embarrassed look on her face." I just think it's nice to have a close-knit family.""

Geez... Anyways..." Charlotte, while still a little upset, seemed to realize I wasn't trying to make fun of her. She sighed, then spoke and took a deep breath. With that, she continued to explain her situation to Sarah, Anna and me." Dark Elves and Elves, as Races, have an Affinity for Magic. As I understand it, both Darkheim and Alfheim look at Non-Magic using Jobs as a handicap. Some take it a step further and actively discriminate against those who're unlucky enough to have Physical-Type Jobs.

The fact that I'm a Princess becomes a double-edged sword because of it." Unauthorized usage: this narrative is on Amazon without the author's consent. Report any sightings." Why is that?" Charlotte took a pause for a moment, she seemed to have some difficulty talking about this subject from here on out, but I was full of questions. After she had taken a moment to collect herself, and had a few moments, she was able to answer my question and continued speaking."

On one hand, I'm a Princess, so I represent the Dark Elves as a Member of the Royal Family. At the same time, the Princess of Alfheim is known as the "War Maiden". She gained the name from how effortlessly she mixes her Magic and Sword Skills together in battle. Meanwhile, I'm skilled with a blade and even bow, but I can't even start a fire with my mana because of my Job."" So, "the Elves are blessed with a great Princess, but we aren't", is the type of thinking they have towards you.

Most of the commoners feel pity for you... But the Nobles under you felt something closer to "Why not us?" and it's shifted from that to "What a disgrace!" Is it something close to that?" Charlotte nodded to my words. I see, that explains the looks from the crowd. Dark Elf Nobles were feeling the mana pulsations from Sarah and wondering "why not our Princess?" This extended to Anna, since her abilities are well above average for even Noble Lineages. That's just how talented Anna is. However, even with that...

I don't like it. It's so infuriating!" Again, the people are fickle." Delcan repeated what he said earlier. But I don't find that to be a good enough reason." But it makes no sense to me. Just because you can't use mana that makes you useless!?" I couldn't help but voice what I was thinking." Matthew!"" What!? It's the truth, Delcan! A person's value isn't formed just from Magic! What about their mind?

I can't count the number of men and women who used their words to avoid conflict and destruction from where I'm from! They won battles before they even started! No Magic needed, just intelligence! The greatest things were made with just a person's hands, no Magic was ever a part of it! Even here in Diablos! I've met men and women who can easily defeat me even though I have access to Magic! It's so... Foolish!" Grip! Grip! I couldn't help but spill my guts, it was like a dam broke inside of me.

If it wasn't for Sarah and Anna holding my hands, I don't know if I would've calmed down so soon. I started to breathe and regain my cool. But I can't get those idiotic Nobles out of my head! My mind drifted back to Charlotte. If it's this bad for me, I can only imagine what it would be like for someone going through this day after day. I looked at her, but before I could say anything else, Charlotte shockingly spoke words of comfort to me?" I appreciate the words, Matthew.

But please relax, it'll do you no good to view My People the way you currently are." Charlotte's voice cut through my thoughts, like a knife through butter. However, her words confused me." What do you mean it'll do me "no good"? It's not like I'm going to be dealing with Darkheim a lot. King Warrick would be in charge of that... Or whoever is in charge of Foreign Affairs?"" Are you saying you never plan on visiting us again?" Delcan spoke with a hint of surprise in his voice. But why?"

A lowly Marquess just casually visiting the Royal Family of a Foreign Country? How would that even work?" Now I was confused at Prince Delcan's idea. I mean, it's like he thinks I'm a Noble of Darkheim, not Diablos. Well, I mean... If Sarah and Anna wanted to stay here, I'd find a way to make it work, but I doubt they would. While I was thinking, Prince Delcan spoke to me again. His answer to my question caused even more confusion for me in that moment." We'd invite you of course!"" Why?" * POKE!" Owch!"

To my question, I was jabbed in the ribs by Sarah." Forgive Our Husband, He can be quite dense when it comes to matters of relationships. Whether Romantic or Friendship."" That explains a few things."" What do you mean? I knew you liked me when we met?"" You mean after I held your hand for the rest of the day after we met, or when I kissed you after our Betrothal was announced?" I sighed and looked away from Sarah's teasing smile." A-" pull...

I was about to speak, but stopped since we were in front of the Royal Family. That was, until I felt my cheek being pulled gently by 2 slender fingers." Now, now, finish your answer. Or else I'll have you tell us when you realized Anna Loved you as well."" After our first kiss." Sarah smiled at my answer." Was that so hard?"" Fufufu." While Sarah and I were talking, I heard laughter in unison to my left. I turned to see that same Royal Family I was just talking about, laughing at us."

She has you wrapped around her finger, doesn't she, Matthew? Fufufu." The Queen spoke... Between her chuckles. In response, all I could do, was tell the truth about the situation." I suppose they both do? It's the price of Loving them, I guess? Not that I'm truly complaining of course." The levity returned to the table after the somewhat tense discussion about Charlotte. Speaking of which, I turned to Charlotte and began to speak to her again." I'm sorry, I used that Spell against you."" Why?""

Maybe if I would've used a more Defensive Spell, you could've been seen as "cool". I regret not using a Barrier or something instead of the other Spell." Charlotte took in my words for a few moments before she responded to me." It's fine, I prefer that you used that Spell. I mean, you would've used that Spell regardless of who charged at you, right?" I nodded to her question." Then its fine." Charlotte smiled as she spoke." That just means you took me seriously and treated me like everyone else.

Even though I couldn't get my hands on you that time, at least I know you did everything you could do regardless of my Job. That means more than anything those fools could ever do with their stares and gossiping behind my and my Family's back." Charlotte seemed to have a pretty positive view on everything. It seems I finally broke through her shell as I noticed that she was smiling softly at me. This made me happy since I kind of wanted to be Friends with her. Well, I suppose Delcan wanted to be my Friend as well?

I hope I can find a way to befriend them. While I thought of that, an idea came into my mind." Tell you what, Charlotte! How about when dessert time comes, I'll give you the biggest portion?"" Well, I'd need to see if I'd like this "ice cream" of yours first, right?"" Don't worry, I'm pretty sure you will!" I happily reassured Charlotte about the ice cream.

If not for the fact that I was happy that Charlotte didn't seem to hate me anymore, I perhaps might have noticed how my Wives were giving each other knowing looks about something. Or even how the Darkheim Royal Family were giving each other similar looks at the same moment as my Wives.