Charlot D. Hortensia, thrust onto the throne of his namesake kingdom after his father's death and his older sister Princess Mariel D'Hortensia's disappearance, reigns as a young king. He sports unkempt blond hair and distinctive violet eyes often noted for their dead, fish-like appearance, frequently appearing in a trance-like or detached state.
Crowned following the rebellion led by Duke Rugis Camellia which devastated the capital and collapsed the royal family, Charlot's authority remains nominal. He functions primarily as a puppet ruler under the effective control of Pope Alexi Valdebron and the Church. The Pope consolidates power through Charlot, leveraging his kingship to legitimize the Church's authority over the Knights Templar and sideline traditional power structures.
Throughout the narrative, Charlot persists as a figurehead manipulated by external forces. No significant character development, personal agency, or evolution in his role occurs, nor is there any resolution to his circumstances or restoration of his autonomy. His portrayal remains entirely defined by his background as a child propelled into kingship by familial tragedy.
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Charlot D. Hortensia