Blood Holy Scripture: True Ancestor Charlotte de Castel

"Rest assured, I will respectfully obey in front of the True Ancestor," Marda said. "I just can't stand these overconfident, short-lived beings and wanted to test their limits."

Yulster sneered, "Overconfident, short-lived beings? Ha, don't underestimate humans."

After saying this and seeing that the other party clearly hadn't taken it to heart, he sighed softly and shook his head secretly.

To be honest, if it weren't for the Elder Council's request, he really wouldn't want to bring this guy to meet the True Ancestor.

But he had no choice. The True Ancestor had ordered the Nais clan to investigate the secrets of the Bloodline on Moon God Island, and among all the branches of Nais, only this guy knew the island best.

'It would have been enough just to organize the information and report to the True Ancestor, I don't know why the Elder Council insisted she come with me...'

'Could it be... the Elder Council still doubted her identity and wanted the True Ancestor to personally verify it?'

'It's not impossible, after all... even the identities of Duke Alek and Duke Campel are in question.'

'And this guy's attitude toward humans...'

'Besides the core members of the Elder Council, few knew about the Divine Favored Queen's secret dealings with humans. There were differing voices within the clan about cooperating with humans. Perhaps, only the True Ancestor could properly educate these radicals who hardly listened to the Great Elder.'

'Marda herself is a representative of the radicals, perhaps... this is another reason the Great Elder wanted me to bring her.'

'Ah well, it's not as if I, a mere Blood Count, could sway anything. My task is merely to solidify the Bloodline's status in the Falling Star Kingdom at this banquet, and secretly bring this individual to the True Ancestor.'

'Everything... I will leave to the True Ancestor to decide.'

Yulster thought to himself.

Watching Yulster's mood fluctuate, Marda smiled faintly and continued to sip her red wine.

Just as she had said, she indeed had sneaked into the Royal Palace last night and secretly observed the Divine Favored Queen using magic.

However, she hadn't disclosed everything to Yulster.

In fact... last night, she had not only spied on the Divine Favored Queen but had even conjured an illusion to toy with her.

And the final result was that the Divine Favored Queen was merely a human who knew a bit of magic.

Her actual power was nowhere near as mystical as rumored, and she was almost scared to death by the illusion of Aphrodite the Beauty God that Marda had conjured.

It was amusing.

Seeing that the Queen was so "lustful," Marda wanted to tease her by conjuring the illusion of Aphrodite the Beauty God, but the little queen was like a cat that had her tail stepped on, almost kneeling on the spot.

'She's nothing but a weak puppet supported by the True Ancestor. No need to be so cautious. If she were really a Divine Favored of the True Ancestor, it would be one thing, but a mere human wanting to stand on equal footing with the Bloodline is delusional!'

Marda scoffed inwardly.

...

"Your Majesty, all the guests have been seated, and the envoy from the Nais Bloodline has arrived."

Inside the luxurious palace, royal maidens bowed respectfully to the young queen dressed in her finest.

"I... I understand, you may retreat first, I will be there shortly."

At the vanity, the Divine Favored Queen "Charlotte de Castel" spoke calmly.

Hearing her command, the maidens bowed slightly and respectfully retired.

And when the palace was left with only herself, "Charlotte" finally couldn't hold back and her refined composure collapsed:

"I'm sure of it, that unique fluctuation of magic power couldn't be mistaken. The person who sneaked into the palace last night, it must be the Nais Bloodline!"

"Damn it, who else to disguise but Aphrodite... It nearly scared Master Cat to death!"

"What to do? My disguise has definitely been discovered. Could it affect Lord Charlotte's plan?"

"Yulster knows me so well, I surely can't deceive him either. Although he is Lord Charlotte's servant, Lord Charlotte made it clear before leaving that I should not be exposed!"

"And last night... That guy didn't see what I was doing, did he? He didn't see what I was doing while pretending to be Lord Charlotte, right?!"

"Oh Lord Charlotte above! Please don't let him see! Please don't see!"

"Really! I knew it—I shouldn't have been lazy. I should have repaired the Red Palace's legendary prohibition earlier!"

"Charlotte" paced back and forth in the palace, quite conflicted about whether to go to the banquet immediately.

"Nisi, look at you, have you caused some trouble again?"

A familiar light laughter came from behind, ever so indolent and pleasant.

Hearing this voice, "Charlotte" stiffened slightly.

First he was stunned, his expression suddenly became tense, but it quickly turned into delight, and with a bang, he transformed into a black cat and pitifully pounced towards the girl who appeared behind him:

"Meow! Lord Charlotte! You've finally returned!"

Then… easily dodged by the girl, he slapped against the door frame, sprawling all over and slowly slid down.

"Stay away from me, don't get your snot on my clothes."

Nisi: …

"Her Majesty the Queen has arrived!"

Red Palace banquet hall.

When the Royal Palace Knight announced it, music and trumpets sounded, and the entire banquet hall instantly fell silent.

The Nobles parted to both sides, clearing the central aisle, bowing their heads and bending forward respectfully.

In full view of the public, the young Queen, dressed in splendid attire and wearing a crown, walked over the plush silk carpet towards her throne.

"Rise, everyone."

She sat down on the throne and addressed the crowd.

It was the True Ancestor!

Feeling the palpitation of the Blood Contract deep in his soul, Yulster was certain.

He glanced at Marda nearby and whispered:

"Come, let us go meet Her Majesty the Queen, and remember, if you don't want to die, don't do anything unnecessary."

Marda's eyes flickered.

Seeing the young Queen surrounded by stars like a moon, she chuckled lightly, nodding her head.

Among the curious, wary, cautious, or fearful gazes of the Falling Star Nobles, Yulster led Marda towards the throne.

"Nais Clan, Yulster Nais, Marda Nais... we pay our respects to Her Majesty the Queen!"

Yulster bowed, respectfully speaking.

Marda, however, did not move.

With a smile on her face and a flicker of mockery in her eyes, her pale blue pupils quickly turned crimson.

A subtle magic fluctuation brushed by as she provocatively looked into the young Queen's eyes on the throne.