Charlotte had never met the lady who had taken the ancient painting of the Evil God. When she made her move to take it, he had been trapped in the Evil God Corridor at Yang Mills and his wife's home.
Later, however, when Dobbin took up a post with the City Patrol in the Lucavaro District, the two occasionally chatted. Charlotte heard about the matter from Dobbin and also learned the lady's identity.
Only relatives by marriage of the royal family were qualified to use the Golden Pheasant Tail Flower.
That lady was the second daughter of Julius Axel, the sixth emperor of the Empire of Fars: a Princess who had been widowed for many years.
In terms of status, she stood far above someone like Baron Filer, the emperor's brother-in-law.
This widowed Princess was a taboo subject within the Empire. Even Archpriest Augsladin only called her "that lady," not daring to address her by her title, much less mention her name.
For a moment, Charlotte did not know how to continue.
Summoning an Evil God was a grave crime in the Empire.
Explaining that he had been "involved" with an Evil God while being completely and utterly innocent was an exceptionally delicate matter.
Archpriest Augsladin was very considerate. Seeing Charlotte remain silent for so long, he smiled and said, "The strength of your innate spirituality is unlike anything I have seen in my life."
"Did something happen after you saw that painting at the auction?"
Charlotte felt as though a burden had been lifted. He nodded repeatedly and answered, "Exactly."
"I was very worried about myself, which is why I came to seek the Archpriest's guidance."
Archpriest Augsladin laughed heartily and dropped a bombshell. "You've already turned Silver Doveburg into a labyrinth. What else could you possibly need guidance