Gospel of Blood

After concluding her research on the new ability, Charlotte’s consciousness returned to the real world.

When she tidied her clothes and left the study, she noticed that the expressions of the servants and knights in the count’s mansion seemed unusual.

“What happened?”

Charlotte asked, sensing something was amiss.

The knights, still somewhat confused, recounted the various strange phenomena they had sensed earlier.

Mysterious bloodline vibrations?

Charlotte’s eyes twitched.

She nodded slightly, comforting the nervous knights before discreetly asking others in the mansion.

She soon discovered that almost everyone had felt the changes in their bloodline just now.

As for Reina, the only other bloodborne in the mansion, the impact was much greater. She had fainted alone in the washroom.

If Charlotte hadn’t sensed her presence through their bloodline connection, the intellectually impaired maid might have slept in the washroom indefinitely.

These signs inevitably made Charlotte think of herself.

Could this large-scale bloodline reaction be caused by the phenomenon triggered when she fused with the statue?

Charlotte’s heart raced, her expression enigmatic.

She hadn’t expected such a huge reaction from fusing with the statue. Judging by the reactions of the people in the mansion, the entire estate had felt it.

The mansion was manageable, but if this phenomenon had spread to Northport or even beyond…

Charlotte suddenly felt a headache coming on.

“Sherry, send someone to find out how many people sensed the bloodline reaction just now.”

She ordered.

This investigation didn’t take long. Sherry soon returned, and the information she brought made Charlotte’s eye twitch.

“You mean the entire Northport seems to have sensed it?”

“Yes, Lady Charlotte.”

Sherry confirmed.

Charlotte: …

Her headache intensified. She hadn’t anticipated such a big commotion from fusing with the statue, even more dramatic than her ‘resurrection’. This also implied that her recent changes likely touched upon mythological secrets…

A phenomenon of this scale couldn’t be hidden. Fortunately, the influence of the Holy Court in the north had waned. In Myria, strange phenomena happen frequently each year.

Unless there was something special, the church wouldn’t travel all the way to the north…

But, as feared, trouble came.

Not long after, Priest Lottie came to visit.

“You mean the Diocese’s Divine Warning Bell rang too?”

“Yes, Lady Charlotte. The Divine warning Bell rang, and the statues in the chapel lit up. The Diocese’s priests urgently contacted us, asking what had happened in the north…”

Lottie’s report made Charlotte’s expression turn serious.

The Diocese’s Divine Warning Bell was different from others. The Diocese was the religious institution under the Holy Court’s administration, second only to the Central Theocracy. It directly communicated with the Central Theocracy and oversaw the Holy Court’s branches in subordinate countries.

For instance, the Crescent Diocese managed the Crescent Kingdom and the Luna Coast City-States, two major political forces. It was also the main opponent Crescent’s King, Louis V, secretly fought to weaken ecclesiastical power and strengthen royal power.

Previously, when the divine warning bell of Borde Church rang, it had drawn three Blazing Sun investigators from the Diocese.

This time the commotion was bigger, and the Holy Court would definitely take it more seriously.

When the divine warning bell rings, the Inquisition will surely act!

Fortunately, this phenomenon was caused by Charlotte fusing with the ancient statue, and the statue had already been completely fused, unlike those large-scale sacrifices that left traces.

However, this meant that until the Holy Court’s investigation concluded, she had to keep a low profile. Additionally, she needed to find an excuse to explain the phenomenon to prevent the Holy Court from pursuing it relentlessly.

At this point, Charlotte naturally thought of a perfect scapegoat…

After a brief consideration, she decisively contacted Sebastian at the border through their contract, pulling his consciousness into the mental world of the Dark Night Castle.

“Sebastian, the divine warning bell of the Holy Court’s Crescent Diocese rang. Set up a scene mimicking a Blood Demon Cult’s God’s Descent Ritual and prepare for inspection.”

Sebastian: …

“My great Master, was the recent bloodline phenomenon caused by you?”

Charlotte: …

Good grief, even the border felt it. How widespread was this phenomenon?

“Master, such a large-scale phenomenon will definitely draw great attention from the Holy Court. They will surely send Legendary clergies and inquisitors, possibly with holy artifacts!”

“The Holy Court has dealt with many myths’ resurrections and has some unique methods. It’s said that some artifacts can even identify resurrected Gods…”

“You haven’t been back long. Although your power has recovered somewhat, I think it’s not the right time to face them directly. It’s best to avoid meeting them.”

“You may not know, but historically, the Holy Court has even killed Gods. The Inquisition’s Grand Knight of the Church has, as mortals, personally slain resurrected Gods!”

In front of the Blood Throne, Sebastian spoke solemnly.

Good grief, slaying Gods?

Charlotte’s heart skipped a beat. After some thought, she said,

“Have Yurst handle setting up the scene. He’s a Nez bloodborne and better at disguises.”

“As for you… finish dealing with the Lagrisse family and return with Nice so we can go to the capital as soon as possible.”

“To the capital?”

Sebastian was taken aback.

Charlotte glanced at him.

“To attend the kingdom’s central council and meet our king.”

Sebastian immediately understood.

The Borde-Castell War had ended, and the central council needed to judge the Third Prince who violated the Holy Code and the Royal Covenant. Nothing could serve as a better excuse to avoid the Holy Court’s investigation team.

“Master, I understand. Additionally… about Laura from the Lagrisse family…”

“She didn’t participate in the rebellion and was used as a pawn and sacrifice, correct?”

“Yes.”

Charlotte pondered for a moment and said,

“The Lagrisse family must be dealt with severely. This is not personal, they participated in the rebellion and colluded with the Blood Demon Cult.”

“As for Laura, arrange for her to recuperate with the Blood Wolf Tribe in the mining area. Consider it a token of old friendship, leaving a seed for the Lagrisse family.”

“Also, inform the Blood Wolf Tribe to stay low during the Holy Court’s investigation and temporarily halt all activities.”

“And… the Black Dragon?”

“Bring it back with you. I will decide after meeting it.”

Listening to Charlotte, Sebastian respectfully complied.

“As you command, master…”