NOVEL NEXT Chapter 782: -26- Not change, but creation! _3
Secondly, Charlotte indeed saved the entire Harcos Clan.
Third, the Bloodline, after all, is a race that values hierarchy, and given a True Ancestor who had regained "reason," it was unreasonable for the now-mythless Harcos to refuse submission.
Of course, submission is one thing, but turning the Harcos Bloodline into her own followers would require more time.
But that was a concern for later, as the Great Prophet Margo, who was in charge of the Queen's Palace, had already pledged loyalty to Charlotte. Since the Queen's Palace had always been a "Divine Right" institution of the Harcos Clan, a shift in faith was just a matter of time.
Naturally, like the Nais Clan, apart from the Great Prophet Margo, the Harcos Bloodline was also unaware of Charlotte's true identity.
She still received the submission of the entire Bloodline in the guise of an adult.
As for the "return of the True Ancestor," that too was sealed as a secret oath within the blood vows of Harcos.
It was not about keeping it a secret forever.
At least... it was always good to fight for more time to develop.
Having completely subdued the Harcos Clan, Charlotte no longer needed to stay.
The day after the official submission of Harcos, she left the Holy Land of the clan.
"True Ancestor, this is the tribute prepared by the clan according to your needs, including one hundred million gold tana in cash and one hundred and fifty million gold tana worth of Transcendent materials..."
At the exit of the Holy Land, the Great Prophet Margo respectfully presented an exquisitely crafted storage ring.
Charlotte nodded slightly and took the ring.
Though her expression was calm, inside she was cheering, her hand holding the ring trembling slightly.
2.5 billion!
This was 2.5 billion!
No matter where this sum was considered, it was a huge amount enough to shake a nation!
"True Ancestor, do you think... this is enough? If it's not, we can go get more..."
Seeing the silent Charlotte, the Great Prophet Margo asked somewhat nervously.
"No need, this is enough," Charlotte shook her head.
Indeed, it was enough.
After all, she was taking this money to operate the Church and develop her territory.
Since the Harcos Clan had submitted to her, they were now within her sphere of influence. It was not appropriate for her to fleece Harcos to subsidize her other subordinate forces.
Of course, the most important thing was that such a large sum of money truly was sufficient, even if it was used as start-up capital for the Magic-guided Alchemy Joint Company of Falling Star Kingdom to generate more money.
After some thought, Charlotte added:
"Consider this sum... as the Harcos Clan's investment in the Falling Star Kingdom. Future shares of the Joint Company will also include Harcos's portion."
"Joint... Company?"
The Great Prophet appeared puzzled.
Charlotte smiled:
"It's a company that focuses on magic-guided technology and Alchemy industry I'm organizing in Falling Star. In Mireya, Magic-guided Technology and the Alchemy industry are the future, and it's beneficial for Harcos as well. Ah... you will understand later."
Having said that, she patted the Great Prophet Margo on the shoulder:
"Lead the clan well in recuperation at the Holy Land. For Harcos, restoring strength is most important. Holy Presence Day is almost upon us, and I need you to become stronger."
"I hope... to see the descendants of Harcos become my followers as soon as possible."
"For those truly Devout, I will not be stingy with rewards."
"If needed, I will summon you once again."
Upon hearing Charlotte's words, the Great Prophet immediately bowed respectfully:
"Everything... shall be done according to your Oracle!"
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With the courteous farewell of the Great Prophet Margo, Charlotte left the Great Northern Forest where the Harcos Clan's Holy Land was located.
However, she did not immediately return to the Falling Star Kingdom, but instead headed towards the direction of the Free Tribe Alliance.
The Prohibition that had shrouded the Northern Territory had dissipated, and in her perception, Sebastian had already arrived at the Divine Hall worshipped by the Free Tribe Alliance.
The Faith Network of the Free Tribe Alliance... was ready to be reclaimed at any moment!