Tome of Blood

The melodious music sounded, solemn yet brisk.

The Royal Band, dressed in blue and white uniforms, stood upright to one side, playing instruments under the direction of the leader.

Today is the day when Charlotte officially accepts the king's canonization as a direct vassal, and it is also the day when the Castel family's royal contract is re-signed.

In the palace, the nobles who came to watch the ceremony gathered early, densely packed, filling the entire hall.

Logically speaking, the canonization ceremony of an earl's vassal would not cause such a big commotion.

But maybe it was all the things that happened a few days ago that made Charlotte famous among the nobles, or maybe it was because the royal family and the church wanted to divert the attention of the nobles and priests from their respective purges. In short... it was obviously just an earl The vassal ceremony, but in the end attracted a large number of nobles to be curious and watch the ceremony.

Many people are full of interest in Charlotte, the legendary living saint.

In particular, this saint made the royal family lose a prince, and then rejected the position of the church, and even directly caused the church to carry out an internal purge, so as not to incur the wrath of the gods.

However, despite clearly slapping the two major forces of the New Moon, both the royal family and the church have a very gentle attitude towards the young earl, which can even be called friendly.

This naturally made the nobles even more curious.

Especially those nobles who do not have the right to participate in the Central Council, mainly the direct members of the major noble families, almost all of them who can come to watch the ceremony.

The music kept flowing, getting higher and higher.

In the eyes of everyone, Charlotte, accompanied by royal knights, slowly stepped into the palace hall covered with silk red carpet.

Today, she was dressed up in a white lace aristocratic dress, decorated with golden patterns and the coat of arms of the Castel family, gorgeous and dignified.

She moves gracefully and has a tall and straight figure. The slim long skirt sets off her slightly young figure to an appropriate level, showing her attractive and beautiful curves.

That kind of greenness is full of youth, youth is full of vitality, and the vitality reveals a noble and elegant temperament, which makes it difficult for everyone to take their eyes off her.

The magic crystal lights in the hall flickered, refracting dreamy brilliance, making Charlotte even more dazzling.

The moment she entered the arena, the entire hall fell into silence, the women's faces were astonished, and the men's eyes were burning.

"Is she Charlotte de Castel? The last heir of the Castel family?"

"It's truly a family favored by the God of Beauty. With such an outstanding appearance, after adulthood, it must be another person who can stir up the politics of the entire kingdom with just a frown and a smile..."

"Grow up? No... In fact, she has already grown up."

"Huh? Adult? Are you sure? She looks younger..."

"Of course, her coming-of-age ceremony two years ago caused quite a stir in Boulder, and many nobles in Boulder know about it."

"Is it the time when the statue of the God Lord was lit according to the rumors?"

"Yeah, it's said that even the statue of the God Lord on Lutetia's side was lit up at that time."

"Is this the power of a saint?"

"Her personal ability is also very strong. I heard that when she succeeded to the throne, the former Duke of Bold wanted to marry by force and seize the territory of the Northland. The nobles in the Northland did not listen to her command. As a result, Bolde Not to mention that she skillfully defuses the pressure, and it took less than half a year for her to successfully integrate the internal forces of the Northland, and even defeated the attack of the 100,000-strong army of the two duchies of Violet and Bold!"

"Hiss... 100,000 troops? My God, this is really powerful! Compared with her, the younger generation of the central nobles are all trash!"

"Who says it's not? Her extraordinary power is also very strong. I heard that she has only awakened the power of blood for two years, and she already has the power to approach Yinyue's rank."

"Damn it! She has only awakened her power for two years? Looking at her extraordinary aura, I thought she had awakened the power of her bloodline since she was a child! Could it be... Is New Moon about to produce another legendary figure like His Majesty the King? "

"After all, she is the saint chosen by the God Lord. If she didn't have excellent blood and aptitude, how could she be favored by the gods?"

"That's not necessarily the case, or maybe it's because of God's favor that I got such a strong talent..."

"Hmph, I heard that some families still want to fight for a marriage with Castel, not to mention that this person has already made a declaration of celibacy, even if there is no declaration, a person who can defeat two duchies at a young age, and How can it be so easy to be controlled?"

"It's just coveting Castel's beauty, wealth and territory."

"..."

The nobles talked a lot and looked at the girl in the hall curiously.

In their eyes, there is surprise, gossip, yearning, and admiration.

Louis V was not a weak and incompetent monarch, and the Crescent Parish was not a vase-like decoration. Being recognized by both parties explained a lot of problems.

Even though Charlotte's appearance looks much younger than her actual age, but at this moment, not many nobles in the hall dare to underestimate this young nobleman, and they will not forget that she is innocent and harmless like an angel. Under the beautiful appearance, there is a strong soul that cannot be underestimated.

"Mr. Charlotte de Castel, are you willing to give up the promise of donating soil, abide by the rules of the New Moon Nobility, maintain the glory and inheritance of the nobility, and become a true nobility?"

On the throne, Louis V, dressed in a gorgeous royal robe and a golden crown, looked at the beautiful girl under the eyes of everyone, and asked with a majestic expression.

The girl pinched the corner of her skirt, elegant and dignified, and answered softly:

"I would."

Louis V paused, and continued to ask:

"Are you willing to abide by the "Contract of Kingship", maintain the principles of the contract, keep your rights and obligations in mind, and support the rule of the Valva family?"

Charlotte also bowed again to answer, with a clear and pleasant voice:

"I would."

Louis V nodded slightly, and asked again:

Are you willing to obey the "Holy Code", take over the scepter of glory, and become a direct vassal of my Varva family, and be named an honorary knight?

Charlotte continued to salute, and the beautiful voice echoed in the hall:

"I would."

Louis V's expression gradually eased.

He glanced at Charlotte with satisfaction, and there was a smile in the corner of his eyes, and even his usual strong sense of majesty weakened a lot, and he looked more friendly.

"Then... congratulations, starting today, you are the official direct vassal of my Varva family."

he said gently.

After finishing speaking, Louis V motioned to the royal knight standing beside him, and the royal knight immediately stepped forward, presenting a long tray covered with golden silk with both hands.

In the tray, there is a gorgeous honorary knight sword.

"Mr. Charlotte de Castel, this is the knight sword of honor that symbolizes honor and inheritance. Now it is yours. I hope you will keep your oath and become a qualified lord, a true noble."

Louis V regained his majesty.

He picked up the long sword of honor, got up directly from the throne, came to Charlotte, and handed it to Charlotte with his own hands.

Seeing this scene, the nobles who were watching were stunned, and then their eyes widened again.

"My own hands! His Majesty actually handed her the Knight of Honor Sword with his own hands!"

"God Lord! This is the treatment only a duke has, right?! Does His Majesty want to make her a duke?!"

"No, it shouldn't be, maybe because of her noble status as a saint..."

The nobles talked a lot, looking at Charlotte full of surprise and envy.

As the central nobles of the new moon, they all knew very well that during the canonization ceremony, the king seldom handed over the honorary knight's sword, which symbolized power and responsibility, to the corresponding nobles.

In the new moon, only those powerful duke-level nobles and nobles who are highly appreciated by the king will enjoy such treatment!

Obviously, even without mentioning the strength of the Northland itself, this alone has proved that the young Earl of Castel has been recognized by His Majesty the King.

Charlotte took the long sword and greeted Louis V slightly:

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."

Seeing her obedience, Louis V was even more satisfied.

He nodded slightly, then looked around the entire hall, and said in a deep voice:

"Charlotte de Castel is upright, courageous, loyal and fearless. According to the "Holy Code" and "Contract of Kingship", the thirty-seventh king of my New Moon Kingdom, Louis de Valva, hereby announces that he canonize Xia Lot de Castells is an honorary knight of the crescent moon, and his inherited territory, the Earl of Castells, has officially become a vassal territory directly under the Valva family, enjoying the treatment of a direct vassal of the kingdom, Charlotte de Cass Tell is the Earl of Castel, and has been bestowed the title of Cabinet Advisor of the New Moon Kingdom!"

Hearing the official canonization of Louis V, the nobles were once again stunned and fell into discussion again:

"Advisor? Cabinet advisor? Does His Majesty the King value Earl Castel so much? He actually conferred the title of Cabinet Advisor!"

"She's really just the Earl of the North, not His Majesty's illegitimate daughter?"

The nobles were shocked and surprised.

Charlotte in the hall was also a little surprised.

In the new moon, the king is the supreme ruler, but it is not only the king who runs the country, but also the cabinet.

The cabinet assists the royal family in governing the country and has great power. There are nine seats in total. Its responsibilities involve various aspects of the kingdom's military, diplomacy, finance, religion, and vassal management. It can even directly decide the convening of the central council, including the military chief and foreign minister , Chief Financial Officer, Patriarch of the Wang family, etc. are all cabinet positions.

Entering the cabinet means entering the real power center of the New Moon Kingdom.

Although cabinet advisors are empty seats in the cabinet and do not have direct power like military and foreign ministers, they can also participate in cabinet discussions and decide many political trends of the New Moon Kingdom.

Obviously, Louis V is a further win over Charlotte.

Although Charlotte is not very interested in entering the cabinet of the New Moon Kingdom, it is still a good thing to be a cabinet advisor for nothing.

What nobles care about most is the circle, which means that she can be closer to the power center of the new moon, not only can know the first information of many important news in time, but also can further expand her influence.

This is very helpful for Charlotte to deal with other nobles in the kingdom and develop her own territory.

In particular, the title of consultant is still a false title. Perhaps for other ambitious nobles, the false title will not bring any substantial benefits, but it is just right for Charlotte.

She still has a lot of things to deal with in her own territory, and the belief needs to be spread. She is still busy with other things, and she doesn't want to devote her energy to worrying about other things.

There is no need to take care of things, which is in Charlotte's hands.

Even if she knew that Louis V was worried about the influence of the church on her and further increased her favor, Charlotte's eyes on the old king seemed to become cute in an instant.

"Thank you for your kindness."

She pinched the corner of her skirt and saluted again.

Louis V nodded slightly, and said gently:

"Mianli, may you remember today's contract and become a true nobleman."

After all, his eyes fell on Charlotte again, and he said meaningfully:

"Mr. Castel, the status of a saint is the grace of the gods, but it is also a kind of shackles. Favor...is not necessarily a good thing."

"Since you declined the church's invitation, I believe that you also have your own views and understanding of life. I hope you will keep your heart and always remember the meaning of your life."

Do you remember the meaning of life...

After listening to Louis V's hint, Charlotte was thoughtful.

...

The canonization ceremony went smoothly.

After the ceremony, Charlotte received congratulations and invitations from various aristocratic families, and became a favorite in the aristocratic circle for a while.

Charlotte has no real sense of canonization. Due to her status as a time traveler and her status as a "semi-god", her eyes are not limited to the interior of the New Moon Kingdom. Although she is also very satisfied, she is not too excited.

No, or to be more accurate, after reading the information about Advent Day from Albrecht's memory two days ago, she felt that other things seemed not so important compared to it.

Thanking the nobles for their congratulations and declining many invitations, Charlotte got into the carriage and returned to the manor with the rewards.

And not long after, the royal family also had a convoy, which was added by Louis V as compensation for the Boulder-Castre War.

The compensation is a carriage of extraordinary materials, most of which are used by mages for meditation. This is obviously for Charlotte herself. After all, her extraordinary identity to the outside world is a mage.

Sebastian estimated that the value should be around 15 million quintana, showing the sincerity and wealth of the royal family.

Naturally, Charlotte stayed behind and thanked the palace envoy.

But after the messenger left, Charlotte's expression became solemn.

"God's favor, is it grace, is it also a shackle..."

Chewing on these words of Louis V, Charlotte thought deeply.

She thought of Albrecht's memory that she read yesterday, and of the Holy Advent mentioned in her memory.

She didn't know if Louis V's words had something to do with the upcoming Advent, but it was probably true.

Thinking of the Holy Advent, Charlotte's eyes became serious again.

The Holy One, the Holy One, the Holy One is coming.

As the name suggests, Advent is the day when the earthly incarnation of the true God descends on the earth.

In other words, this is the day when the stars return to their positions and the sleeping gods wake up one by one.