NOVEL WEB Chapter 661: -111- Summon_2
Charlotte asked.
"Um... Your Great Majesty, do you... do you plan to accept those mortals' invitation and become their king?"
The Sword of Roman asked cautiously.
Charlotte raised an eyebrow and smiled,
"Why would I have any reason to refuse?"
Hearing Charlotte's words, the Sword of Roman became ecstatic:
"Heh heh! That's great! That's really great!"
"Oh? You seem to be very eager for me to become the Queen of Falling Star?"
Charlotte narrowed her eyes.
"Of course not! I've made a bet with those knights! I wagered quite a number of gold tanas..."
The Sword of Roman spoke halfway and, realizing his slip of the tongue, quickly stopped.
Charlotte: ...
"Um... Your Majesty, you're busy, I... I'll take my leave now!"
Glancing guiltily at Charlotte, the Sword of Roman zipped away in a flash.
"These fellows... seems like I've been too idle while I slept."
Charlotte shook her head, closed the window once more, and then sank back into her consciousness.
This time, she cast her "gaze" towards Sebastian.
...
Southwest of the Northern Territory Dukedom.
A convoy flying the black eagle banner of the Northern Land and the sacred flag was heading north under the escort of Isaac Cavalry.
In the middle of the convoy, within the most luxurious carriage,
Sebastian, now dressed in noble's attire, reclined in his seat.
On the small wooden table in front of him, there lay a communication crystal from the Falling Star Kingdom, reflecting the image of the werewolf Luf.
Werewolf Luf, clad in a black priest robe, was respectfully reporting:
"Lord Sebastian, the missionary activities we designed have been very successful. With Lord Roman's support, we have had quite smooth progress spreading the message throughout the Legris Domain over the past few days..."
"You're right; even faith needs the bonds of interest and concrete divine miracles to be strengthened. We've just held another event and the results were extremely satisfactory."
Hearing the report from werewolf Luf, Sebastian elegantly lifted his wine glass filled with red wine and took a sip, smiling as he spoke:
"Excellent, keep up the good work and aim to double our Church's reserve of priests before my return."
"I will soon meet with Duke Stefan, and once an agreement is reached with the Northern Territory Dukedom, we shall be able to freely spread our faith across the Northern Territory, so make sure the preliminary work is well-prepared."
Luf nodded, his expression fervent as he said:
"Rest assured, I will give it my all, all for our Lord, for the darkness before the dawn and the order to be rebuilt!"
Sebastian nodded in satisfaction, ending this remote meeting.
He put away the communication crystal and took out a bottle of wine from his storage space, pouring himself another glass of red wine.
With his legs crossed, he raised his glass, Sebastian brought the red wine to his lips.
But the next moment, a crimson mist suddenly spread around him.
Recognizing the familiar mist, Sebastian's hands trembled.
He quickly straightened up, put away his glass, and soon, a familiar voice also came from above:
"Sebastian, you seem quite comfortable!"
"Master... Master! You have awakened!"
Sebastian stood up.
His face lit up with joy as he bowed deeply to Charlotte, who sat high upon the Blood Throne.
Seeing his respectful attitude, a stark contrast to the thick-skinned Nisi and the flamboyant Roman Sword, Charlotte also smiled and said,
"Indeed, I have awakened."
"I've been briefed by Nisi on the events that have occurred in the domain while I was indisposed. You all have done well."
Upon hearing Charlotte's words, Sebastian's heart stirred:
"My lord, do you... do you also believe that we should not renounce the Falling Star throne?"
Charlotte nodded slightly:
"The Holy Presence Day is upon us, and having more chips in hand is always better."
Sebastian nodded emphatically in agreement:
"I share that sentiment. My trip to the Northern Territory Dukedom, aside from paving the way for proselytizing efforts in the Northern Territory, is also to seek support."
"Our Castel's conventional military power is still too weak. Whether you are awake or not, as a god, you cannot act openly and directly. If we are to claim the throne, perhaps we will ultimately need to wage war, which requires more power."
"Like Eastern Yonette's Black Land, the Northern Territory has many tribes with part-time mercenaries. I plan to persuade and hire some Transcendent mercenaries during this visit."
"If possible, perhaps... we could even gain the support of the Northern Territory Duke!"
Hearing Sebastian's report, Charlotte nodded and smiled:
"That's a good idea, continue with your plans."
"Additionally, just in time... I have a new task to assign to you."
Sebastian became serious, and respectfully said:
"Great lord, please instruct me."
Charlotte pondered and said:
"After this resurgence, I 'remember' quite a few things."
"In the Northern Territory, I have some lost believers. Because we have been out of contact for so long, the link of faith between us has long been severed."
"However, I can still hear their prayers... and their faith still exists."
"At the Winter Castle banquet you will soon be attending, some of them will also be there. I want you to make contact with them and then... find their temple in the Northern Territory Canyon, find the Divine Statue within the temple, and bring their faith 'back'."
As she spoke, Charlotte's divine power churned, and an image of a solemn Divine Hall, a Northern Territory warrior dressed in black, and a young girl riding a two-headed flying dragon appeared before Sebastian.
"Is this... an Ancient Hall!?"
Astonished by the familiar Divine Hall, Sebastian carefully committed the images of the Northern Territory warrior and the young girl to memory, then respectfully bowed to Charlotte:
"I shall heed your Oracle..."
"Then... I look forward to good news from you."
Charlotte smiled.
With that, she waved her hand and ended her "summons" to Sebastian.
Crimson mist spread, and Sebastian was sent out of the "Dark Night Ancient Castle," as Charlotte's consciousness returned to reality.
She stretched languidly, grabbed the cup to finish the last sip of sweet milk, then stood up and walked to the window, gazing towards the gate of the Count Mansion and mused with interest:
"Now, let's see... what exactly the Nais Clan is thinking."
At the Count Mansion's entrance.
A black carriage came to a stop, and a gaunt man clad in a black Mage Robe hurriedly alighted, then rushed into the mansion escorted by the attendant.
His expression was anxious, his demeanor a mix of tension and hesitation, yet his footsteps never faltered.
He was the envoy from the Nais Clan on an urgent journey from his station, and also a Blood Favored, Bloodline Count—truly a "Double Agent"—Yulster.