Blood Holy Scripture: True Ancestor Charlotte de Castel

"The more you do, the more mistakes you make; when you do nothing, there are no mistakes. It's for Him to consider what to do. I shouldn't rush to join the crowd."

While speaking, Albrecht summoned the Shadow Demon that Charlotte had left him.

Dark magic power spread out and the figure of the Shadow Demon slowly emerged, emitting a low growl towards him.

Albrecht frowned and snorted coldly. A similar black magic power then spread from his own body, even more viscous and terrifying than that of the Shadow Demon.

Sensing the terrifying aura of the same origin emanating from him, the Shadow Demon immediately quieted down. It hastily shrunk into a small, pitiful heap, groveling on the ground with a distorted, fanciful face that seemed to beseech like a tail-wagging Teddy.

"Pathetic creature, truly a disgrace to demons!"

Albrecht disdainfully glanced at it, immediately losing his interest in employing the creature for errands.

"Forget it, this stupid thing looks unreliable, and its intelligence isn't that great either; I better just directly request a conversation with the True Ancestor."

"The ceremony has yet to start, His Majesty's telepathic connection should still be open…"

"What to do, let His Majesty worry about it. No matter the result, I can't be blamed!"

Albrecht quickly made a decision.

As a master of shirking responsibility within the Blood Demon Church, he was always proficient in this area.

Disdainfully, he sent the Shadow Demon back to the different space, then, by communicating with the Blood Servant Mark within his own soul, he put on a sycophantic smile and sought a telepathic communication from the Thorny Rose…

…

Having boarded a carriage prepared by Yulster, Charlotte approached Romany Square from another direction.

However, she did not enter the square itself, but instead, through a hidden entrance, descended underground.

This seemed to be the underground drainage system of Luon City.

Like Lutecia, Luon City was an ancient city from the old Yonette Empire, and these drainage networks dated back to an era when the royal authority was at its zenith, and the climate was hot and rainy.

Of course, like Lutecia, most parts of the drainage system in Luon City were abandoned, except for the necessary parts still in operation.

Here… it had long become a place active with monsters, outlaws, and even cults.

The underground area beneath Romany Square, where the ceremony was to be held, was similarly seen bearing the marks of time.

However, perhaps because it was close to the site of the ceremony, security here was much tighter, with guards stationed everywhere.

As Charlotte and her companions entered, the guards quickly stopped them:

"Halt! The area ahead is restricted, and non-related personnel are not allowed!"

Count Yulster gave the guards a look and showed his nobility badge:

"I am Count Yulster, responsible for the security of this ceremony."

Upon seeing the badge, the guards immediately sheathed their weapons and saluted him respectfully:

"So it is Count, please enter."

After they said this, they looked towards Charlotte, who was at Count Yulster's side, with somewhat puzzled expressions.

"She is my personal maid and assistant, helping me inspect the foundations of the protective magic array."

Count Yulster declared proudly.

Hearing his words, the guards immediately showed their respect:

"So it is Mage Lady, please enter."

And so, Count Yulster, accompanied by Charlotte, grandly entered the underground area directly beneath the square.

Charlotte noticed that, unlike the periphery, the ground here had a considerably complex magic array arranged.

No longer a novice in magic, she quickly recognized it based on her already rich magical knowledge as the foundation of the protective magic enveloping the entire Romany Square.

After a brief consideration, she also likely figured out how the Nais Clan had arranged it.

Apparently, Yulster had successfully gained the trust of the Romany Royal Family, not only becoming an assistant for the ceremony but also the maintainer of the ritual site's magic array.

It was likely that the Nais Clan was able to prepare a secret chamber to "hack" into the Ancestor Recognition Ceremony right beneath the square due to this loophole.

As if confirming Charlotte's guess, it was not long before Yulster led her to a hidden entrance:

"Lord Castel, here is the secret chamber we've prepared specifically for this ceremony. The Array is already set up. Once the ceremony officially begins, this will also be included as part of the ceremony."

After hearing Yulster's words, Charlotte slightly nodded.

She then, along with Nisi, entered the secret chamber.

The chamber was not large.

Calling it an underground chamber was essentially just a temporarily excavated cave.

Upon entering the cave, Nisi darted around, scrutinizing the magic array inside for a while, then said to Charlotte:

"Lord Charlotte, Count Yulster is right, this indeed is the magic array for hacking into the Romany Ceremony!"

Charlotte slightly nodded.

The Nais Clan feared the "God" behind her and wouldn't undeservedly trick her, let alone that the person in charge was Yulster, one of their own.

This trip to Roman had gone smoother than she had anticipated, although the incident involving Albrecht had allowed the other party to become aware of her identity, overall, it was still within expectations.

Next, it was time to wait for the ritual to begin.

Thinking of this, Charlotte looked around, preparing to find a place to sit.

Noticing her gaze, Nisi immediately moved, quickly pulling out a chair from his different space, and ingratiatingly said:

"Lord Charlotte, please take a seat!"

Watching his expression, which was no less adept than Sebastian's, Charlotte was somewhat amused but still sat down contentedly and complimented, "Not bad."

Hearing her praise, Nisi's entire cat face lit up, seemingly very happy.

"Lord Charlotte, please drink some milk... Ah no...have some beverage!"

Nisi then took out a pre-prepared goblet and sweet milk with his cat's paw and skillfully approached her.

Charlotte looked at him speechlessly and, feeling somewhat thirsty, ultimately did not refuse.

Meanwhile, Yulster, who observed everything, paused and became increasingly puzzled. The la$tes%t@ ch&ap%ters are alwa*ys a.v^ail#able- first* on MV!5L@EMPY*R.@

Hmm?

Why does it feel...like Nicholas is equally flattering towards Lord Castel?

Watching the interaction between the human and cat, he always felt something was off but could not pinpoint what exactly.

It's just...

It seemed that Nicholas had become a pet of the True Ancestor, while Lord Castel was the Deputy of the True Ancestor.

A pet of the True Ancestor, towards the Deputy of the True Ancestor...should this be the attitude?

Even though Nicholas had always been a bit lecherous, and centuries ago was a disgrace who couldn't move past a beautiful woman, a rare oddity among Legendary Mages, but... isn't this a bit too obsequious now?

Even if Lord Castel's appearance greatly matched the type described by him in his earlier years, it still seemed far too subservient.

Yulster felt strange and suspiciously observed between Charlotte and Nisi, wondering if Nisi, an old acquaintance he hadn't seen for centuries, might have been affected in his mind since becoming a cat.

Or perhaps… did Lord Castel have some secrets he was unaware of?

Yulster fell into deep thought.

Just then, Charlotte suddenly raised her brow, putting down the goblet she held.

Noticing her action, Yulster felt a stir:

"Lord Castel, what happened?"

Charlotte narrowed her eyes and said,

"My body double... has been kidnapped."

Hearing her words, Yulster instantly froze:

"Your body double has been kidnapped? Wait… what's going on? Shouldn't your body double have already appeared onstage?! How did you find out?"

Charlotte did not hide it and calmly stated:

"My body double is my servant, connected to me by a contract, allowing us to communicate telepathically."

She then chuckled lightly,

"It seems we underestimated the ambition of the Falling Star Royal Family; the double that's currently onstage is fake, and my real double has already been taken."

"The Falling Star Royal Family really values me, they even hired two Blazing Sun mercenaries."

Yulster's expression shifted slightly:

"Wait… You mean to say the Romans are the ones who kidnapped your body double?!"

Charlotte nodded slightly:

"It seems so."

Yulster's expression immediately became serious.

Charlotte glanced at him and smiled,

"Lord Yulster, please do not worry, the Nais Clan's plans have not been exposed."

"My body double has already covertly taken control of the situation; those in trouble now are the kidnappers."

Hearing Charlotte's words, Yulster felt slightly relieved.

But he quickly realized something was amiss,

"Wait…"

"You mean to say, your servant successfully countered the two attacking Blazing Sun?!"