𐔌՞.The Warden and Charles.՞𐦯
I need to analyze one of the dynamics I find most interesting (and underrated) in The Blind Prince: The Warden and Charles.
In their first meeting, Charles instantly showed distrust towards The Warden, looking suspiciously and questioning aloud everything he said or did, in contrast to other characters like Moira, who decided to make a deal with him.
Later, when Charles was taking notes, he hesitated when The Warden looked at him. His defiant attitude changed after The Warden claimed to be "Prince Sebastian," and he wasn't directly disrespectful like before. Perhaps Charles realized that The Warden could be dangerous because of his powers or status as a "prince".
After Charles shoots a rook, The Warden seemed to be expecting an apology, but from the way he asked, he knew Charles would say something else. And that's what Charles did: he said Isabela didn't have to apologize for his behavior. And if The Warden really expected an apology, he wouldn't have cut him off mid-conversation.
The Warden threatens him, entering Charles's personal space (as he did with Moira in previous chapters), and reminds him of his position. Here it's clear that the type of weapon Charles uses is already familiar to The Warden. As Kieron mentioned, The Warden protected them from those kinds of people outside the portal, calling them "hunters." That's why The Warden particularly hates Charles.
On the other hand, Charles realizes that the "prince" is not who he claims to be, relating it to Lucy's accident that he witnessed some time ago. Just as he was about to shoot, he immediately hesitated and began to remember Elaine. That brief moment made him go against everything his father had taught him his entire life.
The first time they both seem to agree is in considering Karl as an "obstruction," a label used by Charles to avoid disrespecting a rook again (following The Warden's threat). Despite noticing the ring in Charles' pocket, The Warden seemed willing to give him a chance, as if his moments of anger were only about protecting his subjects.
Finally, Charles' suspicions about The Warden were correct, as he was the only character who recognized his danger without knowing anything about the kingdom, unlike the nobles who did not notice that he was not the real prince. And for the first time, he doesn't react according to his impulses when he sees The Warden's true form (and thinks about protecting his sister). But it is probably due to his natural reaction of freezing in the face of a threat.
In conclusion, Charles' journey in Aerie needed his dynamic with The Warden to allow him to begin developing his redemption arc. The Warden's firm stance and ideals directly contrast Charles's upbringing by his father. But both seem to follow their impulses, in their own way (the Warden was ready to attack them when he couldn't find Seb), and perceive each other as a threat.
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