Is that a goal I see? Something to drive the plot towards?
Would be a welcome change, now that we have a character with supposedly huge powers who has never used them.
Sorry if I sound a bit cynical.
Considering her house seem to hold the majority of the fighting power in the kingdom.
If she does manage to break them free of the "curse" or what you want to call it....
They could probablly take over the kingdom.
@Binary10011 You are not wrong, this "contract stone" does seem like a better engine to move this thing, and i do want to see Estelle use her damn spirits because the only thing they have done is maybe give some support to her other than just talking.
Honestly, the Castillo Family has the literal undying support to the country yet the king uses them so foolishly and recklessly that it’s frustrating. Estelle please take back or wreak the stone. This country has not been kind to them.
It signifies the bearer as being the Duke or having the Duke's authority to make decisions and assume responsibilities for the House. If Father is going to fight the Dragon, this signifies that Karl is now the Duke until Father returns. This ensures that the power of the Dukedom remains in the hands of the family.