Chapter 664: -114- Greetings to the Queen…
Her own slumber had indeed been a crossing, a crossing back to the past, and moreover... it was very likely that she had changed history!
Looking at Albrecht's magical portrait, Charlotte made such a judgment.
This conclusion didn't come as a surprise to her.
Returning to the past had always been her speculation, and now it was simply confirmed.
Of course, as to whether she was changing history, Charlotte couldn't make a final judgment yet.
Because even if she left behind the four characters "I was here," she couldn't be sure whether it was her impulse after this crossing that changed history, or if her leaving behind these characters was meant to be a part of history all along.
In other words, Charlotte couldn't be certain if these four characters had already existed at the top of the Royal Family's library tower before her slumber.
At the moment, all she could be sure of was that she had indeed returned to the past.
Her actions were indeed affecting history, but whether this influence was an inevitability of history, or a change in the world line that was happening and could be subjectively influenced by her... she still needed to confirm further.
Of course, if she wanted to confirm further, she'd have to wait for the next "crossing."
Charlotte had also made a plan, if she crossed again, she would continue to use the central Tower as a verification object, and add the two characters "Charlo" in front of the "I was here."
Hmm, quite a good idea!
"True Ancestor, is there a problem with this pattern?"
Seeing Charlotte fall into contemplation, Albrecht became nervous all of a sudden and cautiously asked.
Charlotte withdrew her thoughts and shook her head,
"No, there's no problem, you did well this time."
With the approval, Albrecht heaved a long sigh of relief.
But looking at the pattern in the magic imprint, he hesitated for a moment, then curiously asked,
"True Ancestor, may I ask about the origin and meaning of this pattern? It seems to be a kind of text, but I don't think I've ever seen it."
Charlotte gave him a look and said,
"It is indeed an ancient script, as for the meaning... there isn't anything special, it was just something I left behind years ago in order to verify some matters."
Hearing Charlotte's words, Albrecht grew even more curious.
However, he also realized that Charlotte was not inclined to elaborate, so he wisely curtailed his curiosity and didn't pursue further.
After all, the True Ancestor was the True Ancestor.
The thoughts of the True Ancestor weren't something a mere legendary like him could speculate.
All he could do now was to try his best to please the other party, hoping that she would not devour him and that perhaps one day he could regain his freedom.
With this in mind, Albrecht respectfully asked,
"True Ancestor, did you summon me to Castel for other tasks?"
Charlotte nodded slightly,
"That's right, I plan on visiting the Falling Star Kingdom soon, and you will accompany me."
"Falling Star Kingdom?"
Albrecht was slightly startled.
Seemingly associating it with something, his heart stirred, and his eyes lit up,
"True Ancestor, could it be... is it for the throne of Falling Star? Are you planning to personally take action against the Nais Clan?"
Obviously, Albrecht was not lacking in intelligence; he must have known about the troubles with the throne of Falling Star Kingdom.
Charlotte looked at him oddly but didn't entirely deny it,
"Hmm, something like that."
Albrecht became even more excited,
"I understand, Albrecht is willing to serve at your side. Those foolish Nais who dare to offend you, I will capture them all and bring them before you, to be transformed into your Blood Servants!"
Charlotte: ...
"Enough, I know you harbor resentment about your status as a Blood Servant. If you want freedom, then work well and show me your loyalty."
She stated indifferently.
Albrecht's face stiffened, and then he forced an awkward smile,
"Look... look at what you're saying, becoming your Blood Servant is the greatest honor of my life!"
Charlotte glanced at him and couldn't be bothered to expose him any further:
"Fine, I've already arranged an identity for you, during this time you may stay in North Port as my Transcendent mercenary, ready at my call when needed."
"Moreover, once you leave this door, do not call me 'True Ancestor'; refer to me as Count or Lord Charlotte."
Hearing that he did not need to stay constantly in Count Mansion with Charlotte, Albrecht let out a slight sigh of relief. He gave Charlotte a bow and said respectfully:
"Albrecht understands, Count, Albrecht will follow your orders with utmost diligence..."
After receiving his orders, Albrecht left.
In Charlotte's perception, the man headed to the Mercenary Association in North Port, casually registered as a mercenary and rented a courtyard nearby to settle in.
"He's quite proactive in his cooperation."
Charlotte was amused.
And at the same time, she was pleased.
Taking Albrecht along was something she had planned from the moment she decided to go to Falling Star.
She may be a Demigod, but there are also several Legendary figures in Falling Star.
Regardless, Albrecht, despite being a coward, was still Legendary, and keeping him by her side was to have a high-end combat power; he could lend a hand in Falling Star Kingdom.
After Albrecht settled in North Port, Charlotte's life returned once again to tranquility.
Of course, the tranquility was merely on the surface.
As time passed, more and more news about the Falling Star Kingdom began to filter back to North Port through various channels.
Inside the Falling Star Kingdom, the Parliamentary Party Nobles and the Lilac Party Nobles confronted each other, endlessly arguing; the throne remained undecided, and rumors of impending civil war spread like wildfire.
There were even rumors that the new king, backed by the Blood Demon and supported by the Lilac Party Nobles, had been crowned, and Charlotte's succession rights had been revoked, and so on...
Even the attendants within the Count Mansion became a bit restless over time, from time to time Charlotte could hear their discussions, and some even doubted whether their own Count had decided to forsake the throne.
And amidst these rampant rumors, a three-masted Caric sailing ship bearing the flags of Falling Star Kingdom and Roman Royal Family arrived slowly into North Port under the watchful eyes of all.
Under the vigilant guard of the fully armed port guards, a Falling Star noble clad in a robe, escorted by Knights, stepped onto the dock.
The envoy from the Falling Star Kingdom Council... had finally arrived.
Charlotte soon learned of the envoy's arrival through Magic Communication.
She ordered her people to prepare the reception room, quietly awaiting their arrival.
Charlotte didn't have to wait long.
The envoy from the Falling Star Kingdom Council seemed quite eager, coming straight to Count Mansion without even resting after disembarking from the ship.
A journey that usually took over twenty minutes by carriage, they covered in just over ten minutes.
Through the windows, Charlotte finally saw the representative of the Falling Star envoy, getting out of the carriage and entering Count Mansion.
It was a middle-aged noble, about fifty years old, with a wig on his head and dressed in an ornate noble's robe.
Of course, Charlotte had already learned the name and title of the visitor in advance through Magic Communication.
John Stafford, Chief Chairman of the Falling Star Kingdom Council, a member of the Kingdom cabinet, and Chief of Internal Affairs of the Kingdom.
Like Charlotte, he also held the rank of Count and was known as Count Stafford.
Having heard of this man's identity in advance from her people below, Charlotte understood how much the Falling Star Kingdom Council valued her.
The Chief Chairman, the leader of the Parliamentary Party Nobles - with such status, this noble had personally come to the Northern Land amidst the treacherous and unpredictable situation within Falling Star.
She marveled at his boldness; he wasn't afraid of being assassinated en route.
However, when Charlotte, with her Transcendent Perception, sensed the man's strength, she immediately understood.
This Chief Chairman of the Falling Star Kingdom Council may look ordinary, but his strength was not insignificant.
While not Legendary, his aura definitely reached the level of Blazing Sun.
Moreover, Charlotte sensed traces of Holy Power coming from him, suggesting he likely carried some Transcendent gadgets, possibly Divine Artifacts from the Holy Royal Court.
It must have been for self-defense, after all... Holy Power has a significant restraining effect on Bloodlines.
Of course, Charlotte wasn't afraid of Holy Power.
It wasn't that she herself was impenitent, but the Blood Holy Scripture she had in her possession wasn't, and with the power of the Blood Holy Scripture, she could even be immune to Holy Power.
What surprised Charlotte was, upon entering the Council Hall, the first thing Count Stafford did was to kneel on one knee and bow:
"John Stafford, Chief Chairman of the Falling Star Kingdom Council... greets Her Majesty the Queen..."