Blood Holy Scripture: True Ancestor Charlotte de Castel

"Lord Castel, are you sure you wish to leave now? Won't you stay and enjoy Romany a bit longer?"

In the noble's inn of Luon City, as he watched the bustling maids of the Castel family pack their luggage, Yulster hesitated before carefully asking.

Charlotte casually leaned against the window.

While overlooking the bustling city, she shook her head and said,

"There's no need, the ritual for the Ancestor's approval has failed, and there are many matters to handle in the Northern Land; I have no necessity to stay here any longer."

Saying this, she smiled at Yulster:

"Don't be fooled by my appearance; I'm actually quite busy."

Golden sunlight streamed through the window, casting a glow on the young girl, making her already beautiful face seem even more dreamlike within her sweet smile.

Even Yulster, who knew her true identity, was unintentionally captivated but quickly composed himself and respectfully, yet fearfully, lowered his head.

To be entranced by one's own Ancestor, Yulster thought to himself, he was indeed getting out of line.

"Yulster, since Prince Henry is already dead, our contract should be considered complete, right? After returning, remember to remind the Nais Clan to fulfill their agreement with the Castel family!"

Looking at Yulster as he bowed his head, Charlotte tilted her head, smiling cheerily.

Yulster managed a bitter smile and nodded:

"Rest assured, although the process was beyond unexpected, the Nais Clan is a member of the Bloodline Clan that always keeps its promises. Once officially in power, the clan will transfer the sovereignty of the Romany Duchy to the Castel family."

After speaking, he hesitated and sighed,

"However... you might need to wait a bit longer, at least... until the political situation in Falling Star stabilizes."

"The death of Prince Henry definitively severed the inheritance line of the Purple Lilac, but it also led to a complete break with the current Royal Family. Some nobles who were initially leaning towards us might now distrust us, so... the clan might need more time to stabilize internally."

Upon hearing Yulster's words, Charlotte slightly nodded,

"Mm, I understand, do you need my help?"

Yulster was startled:

"No... there's no need! I am deeply appreciative of your willingness to assist the clan, but... let's not. After this ritual, this body's origin will likely be soon revealed fully, and considering Count Castel's unique identity... it is not suitable to get involved in the tumultuous succession issues in Falling Star, and I suspect that the clan wouldn't be pleased with it either."

"Lord Yoroc, although he has persuaded the Elder Council to ally with the Castels, many of our people are still quite wary of the 'God' behind the Castels."

"Forgive my frankness, but there's still great fear within our clan regarding the return of the True Ancestor, even preparations for the Holy Presence Day are primarily aimed at preventing a reckoning from the possibly returning True Ancestor..."

"So..."

Charlotte nodded,

"I understand, it needs more time, right?"

Yulster exhaled in relief and quickly nodded,

"That's the case."

As he spoke, as if worried Charlotte might misunderstand, he quickly added,

"But... rest assured, I am already your Blood Favored, and have witnessed your benevolence. I think... if it's you as you are now, given enough time, you will definitely win the support of our lineage."

Charlotte smiled and said:

"I'm not in a hurry; with my current strength, I actually don't yet have that intent, after all... strength is fundamental."

"However... I heard that the Nais Clan still retains some Blood Divine Power, and even possesses a Divine Artifact made by the Faceless Divine Statue, do you know about this?" The full series lives on My Virtual Library Empire (M|V|L0EMPYR).

Yulster hesitated and then said:

"Are you referring to the clan's Star Crystal?"

"The clan did indeed create a Divine Artifact, no... a Holy Artifact, using the Faceless Divine Statue, currently held by Lord Yoroc."

"As for the Blood Divine Power... I'm not sure, but it should all be preserved by the Elder Council, after all, the several Divine Artifacts left by Lord Cosy are also kept by the Elder Council."

"Um... Lord Castel, are you... do you plan to reclaim these things?"

Charlotte looked at him:

"Can you do it?"

Yulster was a bit embarrassed:

"I... probably can't, as I am merely a minor Blood Count."

Charlotte smiled,

"No matter, I currently have no intentions of controlling the Nais Clan; just continue your infiltration within the clan. Of course, if you can find more supporters, that would be even better."

"After returning this time, I might sleep for a while; you'll have plenty of time to make various preparations within the Nais Clan."

Upon hearing Charlotte's words, Yulster was struck with a thought:

"Sleep? Your... are your powers going to recover further?"

Charlotte just smiled, noncommittally.

"Lord Charlotte, the carriage is ready; we can leave at any moment."

The door softly knocked, and the voice of the maid Sherry came through.

Charlotte nodded and said:

"Understood."

After speaking, she smiled at Yulster:

"Yulster, I hope the next time we meet, you can bring me a nice surprise."

With those words, Charlotte left the guest room accompanied by Odosia.