Through her separate investigation, Director-General Mauve discovers a key piece of information that sheds light on the actual mechanism behind the coup d'etat. It is revealed that Jean Otus and his sister Lotte Otus are grandchildren of the current ruling King of Dowa, and whoever started the rumor that Jean was a co-conspirator, likely seeks to replace Crown Prince Schwan with Jean. Now confident that Jean was not originally a conspirator, Mauve tells Jean of his heritage. Though initially surprised by this revelation, Jean quickly plans his next move with Mauve.
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| Jean learns of his royal lineage from Director-General Mauve. |
With this knowledge in hand, Jean confronts Nino, his childhood friend and constant watcher, who previously alluded that his role in monitoring Jean comes not just from Chief Officer Grossular, but from someone else he cannot yet reveal. Faced with a Jean now aware of his heritage, Nino now has to contend with the implications it may have on his supposed role as co-conspirator in a coup d'etat, and decides to tell Jean of his family's history.
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| Nino prepares to tell Jean his family's true background. |
Jean Otus' mother, Schnee Otus is the second of three sisters and daughter of the current ruling King Falke. During her youth, Princess Schnee frequently traveled to the Kingdom's districts to study and became enamored with life outside of the palace. Unfortunately, her fascination with the outside world also included her passion for politics, raising concerns that she may become a political liability on the royal family. However, filled with love for her curious and worldly daughter, King Falke did not wish to prevent Princess Schnee from pursuing her passion and explore the outside world.
To allow the Princess to experience
the world as well as to prevent the family's reputation from becoming besmirched, King
Falke arranges to have her removed from the Dowa family registry and to
send her out to Badon to live as a commoner. To ensure her well-being
and to report on her life to the King, Abend of the Guard Corps who
serves as Princess Schnee's aide is also sent along with her, but is made to give up
his family and position to keep the Princesses existence a secret. To
aid in his duties in monitoring the Princess in her new life, Abend also
takes his personal aide and his son, Nino. With the plan set, Princess
Schnee and Abend's disappearance is explained away by a tour boat that
sinks mid voyage to the Peshi district.
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| A solemn King Falke bids farewell to Princess Schnee. |
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