Gospel of Blood

Bloodbornes need to drink blood regularly, otherwise, they feel thirsty and enter a state of blood thirst.

In the state of blood thirst, bloodbornes experience full-body discomfort, similar to a drug addict experiencing withdrawal.

Blood thirst serves as a warning.

If blood is still not consumed, the state of blood thirst will worsen, leading to a gradual loss of consciousness and eventually entering a blood frenzy.

Charlotte had experienced a blood frenzy once.

Because of this, she was quite familiar with the signs of an impending blood frenzy.

Flushed face, rapid breathing, irregular heartbeat, and mental confusion…

Clearly, the Harcos bloodborne before her was on the verge of a blood frenzy.

For bloodbornes, blood frenzies are not uncommon. Even without stopping the outbreak, as long as they replenish their blood in time, they can return to normal.

And if there are only signs of it, simply drinking blood can stop it.

Therefore, seeing a bloodborne showing signs of a blood frenzy, Charlotte was only slightly surprised at how sudden it seemed for this Harcos bloodborne, but she didn’t pay it much mind.

But soon, Charlotte felt guilty.

She quickly recognized that the bloodborne experiencing the frenzy was Sigurd, the one whose memory she had read before.

Ah, this…

Could his sudden blood frenzy be because she had just invaded his mental world and affected his bloodborne power?

Seeing someone showing signs of a blood frenzy, the faces of the Harcos bloodbornes changed.

They instinctively stepped away from the rampaging bloodborne, simultaneously entering a state of alert.

The captain of the team, Sophia, became instantly serious, her expression quite grim.

“It’s the bloodline curse… everyone, step back.”

Upon hearing this, the Harcos bloodbornes reacted as if facing a great enemy, some showing expressions of reluctance and sorrow.

Then, Charlotte saw Sophia draw her sword, solemnly approaching the afflicted bloodborne.

The other bloodbornes seemed to have expected this.

They cleared the path while forming a circle around the bloodborne showing signs, their expressions growing more complex.

“Sorry, Sigurd.”

Sophia looked at the afflicted bloodborne, raising her sword.

Trembling all over, Sigurd clutched his heart, kneeling on one knee. He then painfully looked up at Sophia, forcing a bitter smile.

“Lady Sophia… can you take care of my family?”

Sophia was silent for a moment before nodding.

“I will. Once we return to the Sanctuary, I will recommend your daughter to study in the Queen’s Palace and become an apprentice guard. I will also ensure someone takes care of your father’s tavern.”

Sigurd showed gratitude.

Then, he closed his eyes, lifted his head, and prepared to accept his fate.

Sophia’s eyes reddened.

Magic surged around her as she plunged her sword into Sigurd’s heart, twisting it to shatter it completely.

The action was swift and unhesitating, showing that she had done this many times before and was quite adept at it.

Charlotte was stunned.

When Sophia drew her sword, Charlotte felt something was off.

And when Sigurd spoke as if saying his last words, she realized things were going differently than she had expected.

Sophia’s actions were so quick.

As Charlotte realized what she intended to do, Sophia had already struck, shattering the bloodborne’s heart.

But it wasn’t over.

Sophia withdrew her sword, splattering blood, and then aimed at Sigurd’s head.

Charlotte’s expression changed.

Bloodbornes have powerful regenerative abilities, any wound can heal quickly.

Those in a blood frenzy are even more resilient.

If they are not killed immediately, they can slowly recover from any injury.

However, bloodbornes do have weaknesses.

Generally, destroying a bloodborne’s heart can heavily wound them, and then beheading them can completely kill them.

Clearly, Sophia intended to completely kill this Harcos bloodborne showing signs of a blood frenzy.

No…

No, no, no!

This was too outrageous!

She intended to really kill him?

Just because he showed signs of a blood frenzy?

Was this… necessary?!

Charlotte was perplexed.

Sophia’s sword was raised and ready to strike.

Seeing Sigurd about to be beheaded, Charlotte instinctively intervened, blocking Sophia’s blade.

“Wait a moment!”

Sophia paused slightly.

“Your Majesty Charlotte?”

She frowned.

All the surrounding bloodbornes focused their gaze on Charlotte, showing confusion and dissatisfaction.

Charlotte sighed inwardly.

She knew that her sudden intervention was impulsive, but as the “True Ancestor of Blood”, she couldn’t stand by and watch a fellow bloodborne die.

Bloodbornes were already few in number, losing even one was significant. She had a favorable impression of the Harcos Clan and hoped to eventually recruit them all, minimizing casualties.

At this moment, she couldn’t understand why Sophia intended to kill Sigurd due to a blood frenzy.

Of course, having read Sigurd’s memory also influenced her decision.

None of the other Harcos bloodbornes showed signs of a frenzy. Only Sigurd, whom she had meddled with twice, did. It was hard not to think her actions had something to do with his condition.

If it were the Blood Demon Cult bastards, it would be different.

Having read Sigurd’s memories, she knew that besides being a bloodborne, he was just an “ordinary person” who wanted to live a peaceful life.

Given all these factors, she couldn’t just let him die.

More importantly, she couldn’t understand why a blood frenzy warranted execution.

This was clearly something that could be solved by drinking blood.

Even without drinking blood, with her “True Ancestor” bloodline and Demigod-level status, she had the ability to quell the blood frenzy within him.

Or perhaps, there was some hidden secret about the Harcos Clan that she was unaware of?

Thinking of this, Charlotte glanced at the now unconscious Sigurd, still in his kneeling position, and said,

“He only shows signs of a blood frenzy, is it really necessary to kill him?”

Sophia frowned, exhaling softly before replying.

“Your Majesty Charlotte, our Harcos Clan is different from other blood clans. Our blood frenzy… is irreversible.”

“From the moment Sigurd showed signs of a blood frenzy, his fate was sealed.”

“I appreciate your kindness, but… this is an internal matter of our Harcos Clan. Please don’t interfere.”

“If you truly can’t bear it, don’t stop me. Don’t let Sigurd… become a mindless monster.”

Irreversible blood frenzy?

A mindless monster?

Charlotte was stunned.

She was about to say something when she felt a surge of powerful magic, and the surrounding bloodbornes exclaimed.

“Not good! He’s mutating!”

“Lady Sophia, be careful!”

“Roar—!”

A deep growl echoed.

Sigurd, whose heart had been shattered, suddenly stood up. His eyes turned crimson, fangs extended, and veins and dark markings appeared on his face. Two large lumps swelled on his back.

Soon, those lumps burst open, revealing a pair of sinister bat wings…

With a roar, he charged at Sophia.

“Lady Sophia!”

The bloodbornes cried out in alarm.

Seeing Sigurd charge at her, Sophia’s expression changed.

She quickly raised her sword to block, sparks flying as her blade clashed with Sigurd’s claws.

“Roar—!”

Sigurd roared again, his body further expanding. Two more lumps appeared under his armpits, swelling and twisting until they grew into two new arms.

In an instant, Sigurd had transformed into a hideous monster, his aura skyrocketing from Starry Sky tier to Silver Moon, and still climbing…

Is this… blood demonization?

Charlotte’s eyes narrowed.

Simultaneously, she felt a slight tremor from the Gospel of Blood deep within her consciousness, and the source of this tremor… was Sigurd.

The tremor even affected Charlotte herself.

To her shock, Charlotte realized she suddenly felt a bit parched and inexplicably drawn to Sigurd.

Her eyes narrowed as she unconsciously took a step forward, but Sophia stopped her.

“Your Majesty Charlotte, this is an internal matter of our Harcos Clan. Please don’t interfere.”

Sophia said.

She then raised her sword, pointing it at Sigurd.

“Everyone! Form ranks!”

“Yes!”

The bloodbornes responded in unison.

Charlotte watched as the Harcos bloodbornes formed a compact magic formation under Sophia’s command, encircling Sigurd.

“Roar—”

Sigurd roared again, charging at the bloodbornes, and the battle began.

It was a fierce battle.

Though Sophia’s side had numbers, the blood-demonized Sigurd had become incredibly powerful.

His strength was far beyond that of a typical blood demon, his aura continually rising even after surpassing Silver Moon, showing signs of advancing to the peak of Silver Moon.

The bloodbornes soon found themselves in a desperate fight.

Dark red glows fell upon the monster, leaving wounds that quickly healed.

The monster continued to roar and pound its chest, attacking the bloodbornes with immense strength. Despite the magic formation’s assistance, each strike left the bloodbornes pale and bleeding.

Moreover, the monster not only didn’t weaken but seemed to grow more frenzied. Its aura reached the pinnacle of Silver Moon, hinting at a possible evolution to Blazing Sun.

As the monster’s power grew, the bloodbornes’ situation became increasingly dire, with more of them getting injured.

Even more troubling, as time passed, some bloodbornes began to breathe heavily. Though they hadn’t shown symptoms yet, their condition was clearly becoming precarious.

This was no ordinary blood demonization. They weren’t equipped to handle this blood demon, and continuing the fight would likely trigger their own blood frenzies.

Observing the Harcos Clan’s struggle, Charlotte’s expression turned grave. She quickly assessed the situation.

After another intense bout, the bloodbornes and the monster separated.

Sophia’s hands trembled, her face pale as she looked at the monster before them.

“Indeed… mutations outside the Sanctuary are more terrifying…”

She glanced at her breathless comrades, her expression hardening.

At this moment, even if she didn’t want to believe it, Sophia had to acknowledge that the monster before them was beyond their capabilities.

Taking a deep breath, she closed her eyes. When she opened them again, they were filled with determination.

“Its power has exceeded the purification limit. Plan B: prepare for Blood Soul Sealing and get ready to retreat.”

The bloodbornes exclaimed.

“Blood Soul Sealing?! Lady Sophia, are you crazy?!”

Sophia shook her head.

“Its power is too strong. Continuing the fight is meaningless. And… everyone is nearing their limit.”

“We can’t afford to lose more people.”

She then looked at Charlotte.

“Your Majesty Charlotte, I will temporarily seal it. I may need to sleep for a while afterward. Please protect everyone during the retreat.”

“Once back at the Sanctuary… the clan will be deeply grateful!”

Charlotte sighed softly.

“Blood Soul Sealing… I know this secret technique. It’s the highest bloodline sealing art, with irreversible damage to the bloodline and soul, possibly even leading to death.”

“Miss Sophia, this opponent is beyond what you can handle. Why not let me try?”

Sophia stood tall, replying,

“Your Majesty Charlotte, escorting is one thing, but confronting a fallen bloodborne is another.”

“Bloodborne matters should be resolved by bloodbornes themselves. You are not a bloodborne, so you have no obligation or need to intervene.”

“This… is the principle of our Harcos Clan!”

Charlotte paused, looking at the stubborn girl before her.

She sighed, shaking her head.

“A bloodborne’s duty? In that case, I have even more reason to intervene.”

“Let me… give it a try.”

Without waiting for Sophia’s response, Charlotte gently patted her shoulder and stepped toward the monster.

Sophia moved to stop her but felt a surge of pure bloodline power flow from her shoulder, replenishing her magic. The restless bloodline from the intense battle also calmed down.

Meanwhile, the bloodbornes connected to the magic formation felt a gentle and familiar power from Sophia, healing their injuries and soothing their souls.

“This… what is this…”

The Harcos bloodbornes stared in shock at Charlotte approaching the monster.

Charlotte’s expression remained calm.

Her magic surged, her blue eyes turning to a golden-red hue, exuding a majestic and familiar bloodline aura that rose gradually.

Charlotte stepped forward, passing the others, and stood before the monster.

Seeing those golden-red eyes, Sophia was stunned.

“Those eyes… that aura…”

“You… you’re… of royal blood!”