Claude de Alger Obelia/Relationships

## Relationships

### Diana

Diana is Claude’s first true love and the mother of Athanasia. She is a dancer from Siodonna who was given to Claude as a tribute. Because of her beauty, Claude deflowered her, later on having Athanasia. The birth of the first princess caused Diana's demise but she managed to give her the name "Athanasia" which is a name linked to immortality-- a custom that must only be followed to the heir of the Obelian Empire. As seen in flashbacks, Claude and Diana’s relationship was filled with happiness, particularly for Claude, this being his first time experiencing true love and affection from another person. Although their time was short, their love for each other was inevitable and strong to this day, as proven by his slow but ever growing affection for Athanasia.

### Athanasia de Alger Obelia

Athanasia, is Claude's one and only daughter that he has come to love as time passed and the two of them bonded. In the original timeline, *The Lovely Princess*, they met when Athanasia was only 9 years old, and Claude had already forgotten about her mother. When she was 18, she was executed by her father for she attempting to kill Jennette Margarita. In the current timeline, they met when she was five years old. Athanasia, fearing what would happen if she didn't entertain him, tried to survive with a bubbly and cheerful personality.

Although at first he was neglectful and nearly killed the infant Athanasia, he came to be a protective and doting father after spending time with her. Claude initially blamed Athanasia for Diana's death, as she had died in childbirth. This came as a source of great conflict for him. Though despite his initial reservations, Claude grew to care for Athanasia.

When Athanasia's mana exploded for the second time, Claude risked his life to save hers. Upon her awaking, it was revealed Claude had amnesia and had completely forgotten Athanasia. Even after his memories were gone, the feeling of care toward his daughter still remained. While still under the effects of amnesia, he continued to see Athanasia regularly, at times even tolerating her antics.

After Claude regained his memories, he was deeply apologetic and regretful for his actions.

Claude holds his daughter's abilities in high regard. During his absence from his royal duties, Athanasia stepped in, handling much of the court politics and official documents. He praised her frequently and even personally taught her, acknowledging her capability at ruling and recognizing her style of leadership.

### Felix Robane

Felix is Claude's most trusted bodyguard and only friend. Felix's mother was Claude's nanny, and the two were raised as bosom brothers. It is often shown how close they are. Felix is the only one who speaks out his opinions over and over again despite Claude's threats. During the war to overthrow Claude's brother, Anastacius, he fought by Claude's side by killing corrupted forces and later on gaining the name of "Crimson Blood Knight".

### Anastacius de Alger Obelia

Anastacius is Claude's older brother, the official crown prince and the previous emperor before Claude. As a child, Claude admired and looked up to his older brother, often seeking out his brother’s company when he instead should be in his lessons. The two had a close relationship as Claude reached out for Anastacius’ hand when he was distracted and Anastacius ruffled Claude’s hair affectionately, promising to play a game with him one day. Once they got older, their relationship convoluted into hostility, bitterness and resentment, after Anastacius slept with Claude’s fiancé, Penelope Judith, Claude denounced all family ties with his brother. Their relationship reached a defining point where he killed Claude’s mother and even attempted to kill his own brother. However, Claude killed him before he was able to and usurped the throne. Anastacius left a huge impact on Claude even after death, as Claude thought to himself Anastacius would rise from his grave to laugh at Claude for saving his own offspring. Despite their broken and damaged relationship, Claude still reflects on the good memories they shared together, when he praises Athanasia for doing well with her magic, he reminiscences about the time Anastacius used to praise him in class.

### Penelope Judith

Penelope was Claude's former fiancée who "*promised”* to be always on his side but in truth, she is an ambitious and manipulative woman who wasn't satisfied with Claude for not being the first in line to the throne. After requesting her father to delay the announcement of her engagement with Claude, she seduced Anastacius de Alger Obelia, who also despised Claude and they had an affair in which Claude found out, enraging him and finally giving up his blood ties once and for all. When Anastacius was killed, she ran away and escaped while conceiving Jennette Margarita. She died giving birth to her. Claude keeps her portrait in his room as a reminder of her betrayal and to remember not to trust others. The degree of his feelings, whether they were of affection or actual romantic love, is never described explicitly.

### Jennette Margarita

Jennette is known to be the second princess and the daughter of Anastacius and Penelope. In the novel *The Lovely Princess*, her existence as Claude's daughter was announced on Athanasia's debutante ball, shattering the first princess's dreams. Soon after, Jennette was accepted as the second princess and began living inside the Emerald Palace.

Before Claude's memory loss in the current story, Jeanette was barely involved in his life.

After Claude's memory loss where Jeanette began visiting him, he kept her around because she eased his pain from the curse. Under the effects of amnesia, he began having tea with Jeanette though seems apathetic towards Jeanette's well-being. His continued indifference towards Jeanette is not the girl's fault, but rather Claude's inherently reserved, glacial and distrustful traits.

### Lilian York

Lilian is Athanasia's nanny and she is said to be one of the people who defied Claude and lived, second to Diana.

## References

1. ↑ Episode 20
2. ↑ Episode 73
3. ↑ Episode 23