Aster had a headache for a few days already. He had been trying his best to stay afloat amidst Charles' aggressive intervention. Charles had been accelerating his quest to usurp the throne far too aggressive for Aster to handle.
'First, he already cut my connection with Gaum. He took over the control for Fulk, the shortcuts I planned are all closed off for Duchy Arion. And I can't use Viete's road, because Floren is in a 'relationship' with Rosalie. I cannot raise the suspicion of the Golden Princess.'
'What is he doing targeting me anyway? There are a lot of other houses to suppress, I'm not even on his father's side!'
Aster ruffled his hair in frustration. He threw the gold quill to the floor and then stood from his chair. He left his office and walked around the corridor to calm his nerves.