Finally, Prince Charles... did not seem promising either. The fourth prince, frail and sickly, was bullied by other princes and court members due to his mother's low status. If not for the protection of his elder sister, Princess Minerva, he likely would have died young. Nobody inside or outside the court thought he stood a chance at the throne. However, Richelieu eventually settled on this weak fourth prince.
The fourth prince was indeed weak, but a child's character can be slowly cultivated and corrected. But his lack of background and a defined stance were much harder to come by. Even the V.E Consortium could only influence Charles indirectly through Princess Minerva, leaving room for Richelieu and his aides to exert their influence, creating the opportunity to shape a king that suited the nation's needs.
