'How could I have overlooked that the Curse User might have been involved in the Treasure Lake incident a century and a half ago?' Ace was furious with himself for the oversight. Janice and Delores's reactions confirmed that Duke Lambert III was a major player in the 'World of Curses.' To cause such distress to a royal like Janice over a mere lost ring suggested that the Duke's house was more powerful than hers, or perhaps there was more to the story—something she didn't feel comfortable sharing with Mandy, a mortal.