Tome of Blood

"Ka...Your Excellency Castel, are you sure you want to go back? Don't you want to stay with Roman for a few days?"

In the noble hotel in Roang City, looking at the maid of the Castel family busy packing their luggage, Yurst hesitated and asked cautiously.

Charlotte leaned leisurely against the window.

While looking down at the bustling city, she shook her head and said:

"No need, the ancestor recognition ceremony has failed. There are still many things to deal with in the Northland, and there is no need for me to stay here."

As she spoke, she smiled at Yurst:

"Don't look at me like this, actually... I'm also very busy."

The golden sunlight sprinkled on the girl's body through the window, coating her with a layer of brilliance, and her already beautiful face seemed even more dreamy in the sweet smile.

Even Yurst was stunned unconsciously, but knowing the real identity of the other party, he quickly reacted and bowed his head in respect and fear.

Being fascinated by seeing his ancestors, Yurst felt that he was getting more and more outrageous.

"Urst, Prince Henry is dead, our contract should be considered complete, right? After returning, remember to remind the Ness clan to complete the agreement with Castel!"

Looking at Yurst who lowered his head, Charlotte tilted his head and said with a smile.

Yurst smiled wryly and nodded:

"Please rest assured that although the process has exceeded expectations, the Ness clan has always been a blood clan that abides by the contract. After officially taking power, the clan will hand over the sovereignty of the Roman Duchy to the Castel family."

After speaking, he hesitated for a moment, then sighed again:

"It's just...you may have to wait a while longer, at least...you have to wait until Luoxing's political situation stabilizes."

"Although the death of Prince Henry fundamentally cut off Lilac's successor, it also caused us to completely break with the current royal family. Some nobles who originally favored us may also have distrust of us, so... the clan may need to spend spend more time to stabilize the country.”

After listening to Ulster's words, Charlotte nodded slightly:

"Well, I understand, do you need my help?"

Yurst was taken aback:

"No... no need! You are willing to help the clan, Yurst is very grateful, but...forget it, after this ceremony, the history of your body may be completely revealed soon, Custer The Earl of Earl has a special status... it is not appropriate to get involved in disputes during the turmoil of the Luoxing throne, and I am afraid that the clan will not be happy to see this matter."

"Although Lord Yorok persuaded the elders to form an alliance with Castel, more people in the tribe are actually quite wary of the 'god' behind Castel."

"With all due respect, there is still great fear within the clan about the return of the True Ancestor. Even if it is preparing for the Holy Advent, one of its biggest purposes is to prevent the liquidation of the True Ancestor who may return..."

"so……"

Charlotte nodded:

"I know, it takes more time, right?"

Yurst breathed a sigh of relief and nodded quickly:

"Is such that."

As he spoke, he seemed to be worried that Charlotte might misunderstand, so he hurriedly said:

"However... please rest assured that I am already your blood dependent and have witnessed your kindness. I think... if it is you now, as long as you have enough time, you will definitely be able to win the support of the ethnic group. .”

Charlotte smiled and said:

"I'm not in a hurry. With my current strength, I actually don't have that plan for the time being. After all...strength is the foundation."

"However... I heard that the Ness clan still retains a certain amount of divine power of blood, and even possesses an artifact made of a faceless statue. Do you understand this?"

Yurst hesitated, and said:

"You mean the clan's star crystal?"

"The clan did use the Faceless Idol to forge an artifact, no... it should be said to be a sacred artifact, and it is currently in the hands of Master Yorok."

"As for the divine power of blood...I don't know, but it should be preserved by the elders. After all, the few artifacts preserved under Cauchy's crown are also preserved by the elders."

"That...Your Excellency Count Castel, are you...are you planning to take these things back?"

Charlotte glanced at him:

"You can do it?"

Yurst was a little embarrassed:

"I'm afraid...I'm afraid I can't, after all, I'm just a little blood earl."

Charlotte smiled:

"It's okay, I don't intend to control the Nass clan yet, you can continue to lurk within the clan, of course, if you can find more supporters, that would be even better."

"After I go back this time, maybe I will sleep for a while, and you have plenty of time to make various preparations in the Nice clan."

After hearing Charlotte's words, Yurst's heart moved:

"Shen... deep sleep? Are you... Are you going to recover your strength further?"

Charlotte smiled, noncommittal.

"Lord Charlotte, the carriage is ready, and we can go on the road at any time."

There was a light knock on the door, and the voice of the maid Shirley came in.

Charlotte nodded and said:

"knew."

After all, she smiled at Yurst:

"Yourst, I hope you can bring me a nice surprise when I see you next time."

After finishing speaking, Charlotte left the guest room accompanied by Eudocia.

"Really... no, Your Excellency Castel!"

Yurst hesitated for a moment, then quickly stopped her.

Charlotte paused slightly.

"Your Excellency, do you have any questions?"

Charlotte asked.

Yurst looked apprehensive.

After he struggled for a while, he shook his head again:

"No...it's nothing, I wish you the best of luck."

Charlotte glanced at his obviously preoccupied face, moved in her heart, and asked:

"Your Excellency Yurst, is there really no problem within the Ness clan?"

Yurst froze.

He hesitated for a moment and shook his head:

"No... no, at least... not for the time being."

Charlotte took a deep look at him:

"If you have any difficulties, just ask me for help, after all... we are also 'allies'."

Yurst bowed his head respectfully:

"I will."

After leaving the hotel, Charlotte got into the carriage, and Castel's convoy also set off slowly towards the port.

They came by boat, and they went the same way.

Charlotte waved her hand to signal Ulster that there was no need to send it off, and then closed the curtains.

And after the curtains of the carriage were closed, silver light appeared, and an illusory pocket elf two-handed sword slowly emerged beside Charlotte:

"Hey, he must have wanted to ask about my whereabouts just now, his thoughts will be written on his face!"

"Your Majesty, you really don't intend to seize the opportunity to seize the power of the Ness clan? This is the best time, and they may be in big trouble this time!"

This is the artifact spirit projection of Roman's sword, and only Charlotte, the master, can see it.

Looking at the sword of Roman who was gloating beside her, Charlotte raised her eyebrows:

"Oh, how do you say it?"

"Of course it's because it was the Ness blood descendants of Luna Island who killed Roman's heir. The Ness blood descendants already had a tendency to split. Luna Island and Luoxing have been fighting for the dominance of the clan. This time ...I'm afraid it's going to be lively."

"Hehe, don't you think this is the best time to sneak in? Whether it's the Ness clan or the Roman family!"

Roman's Sword bewitched a little cheaply.

Charlotte glanced at this gloating artifact, not revealing that the other party was completely unlucky for herself, but also wanted to see others be unlucky.

This guy is holding grudges. It is estimated that 80% of the grudges for planting it in his own hands are also counted with the Ness and Roman families, and they are putting it on fire here.

Seeing Charlotte's unmoved appearance and meaningful gaze, Roman Sword's voice gradually became quieter.

It coughed lightly, and shrank back cowardly.

Charlotte retracted her gaze and looked to the other side:

"Albrecht, what are your plans for the future?"

Opposite her, the black mist slowly condensed, and finally changed into the appearance of Albrecht.

"Your Majesty the Great True Ancestor, I plan to return to the New Moon Kingdom, win over the blood descendants within the sect, and continue to serve you!"

Albrecht looked serious and respectful.

Charlotte glanced at him with a half-smile:

"This time, didn't you go to hide from Qingjing?"

Albrecht froze slightly, and said with a dry smile:

"You...you're joking."

Charlotte made no further pressure.

She lazily changed her sitting position and nodded:

"Go, don't let me down, add another task, I want you to investigate the holy artifact that can locate the pages of the cursed book inside the Blood Demon Cult, find it, and...get it."

"Locate the holy artifact of the page of the cursed book?"

Albrecht raised an eyebrow.

Thoughtful, he bowed to Charlotte:

"Your Majesty the Great True Ancestor, I respectfully obey your oracle..."

After speaking, Albrecht turned into black mist again and quickly dissipated.

Charlotte slowly looked away.

She looked at the approaching pier outside the window and her own fleet that was already preparing by the pier, and murmured:

"Going back this time... you can fuse with the statue with peace of mind."

...

On September 5, 1446 in the sacred calendar, Prince Henry, the King of Falling Star King, was attacked and killed in a Roman ceremony.

The Roman Sword, an artifact inherited from the Roman family, chased the murderer and disappeared.

It is said that the person who assassinated Prince Henry was a fanatical supporter of the Red Lilac family and was suspected to be related to the blood family.

After the news reached Luo Xing, the whole country was in an uproar.

...

Fallen Star Kingdom, the capital of Fallen Star City.

In the palace of the royal family, the strong smell of medicinal herbs was quite pungent, and the knights guarding the palace looked solemn and stern.

Maids in red and white uniforms surrounded the bed, carefully wiping the body of Edward III lying on the bed.

"Cough cough...cough cough cough..."

The severe cough was intermittent, difficult and weak, and every time he coughed, it would affect the hideous wound on his chest, causing more bright red blood to spread among the white bandages.

The maids were in a hurry, looking at the unstoppable blood, their faces became paler.

After a commotion, a middle-aged nobleman dressed as a knight entered the bedroom worriedly.

He came to the bed, looked at the haggard old man with bloodless face on the bed, hesitated for a moment, and then slowly backed away.

However, just as he was about to leave, Edward III suddenly opened his cloudy eyes and asked in a weak voice:

"Is it... Sir Samlet..."

"Your Majesty, it's your servant."

The middle-aged nobleman stopped and saluted respectfully towards the bed.

Edward III coughed violently again and asked:

"Yes... Has the investigation over there had any results?"

The middle-aged nobleman hesitated for a moment and looked around.

Edward III said weakly:

"You... all go out."

The maids and knights hesitated for a moment, bowed and left one after another, leaving only Edward III and the middle-aged nobleman in the bedroom.

Edward III struggled to support his body and wanted to sit up from the bed. Seeing this, the middle-aged nobleman hurried forward and carefully lifted him up.

After gasping for a moment, Edward III's muddy eyes gradually shone brightly:

"Tell me, Mr. Samolette, Henry... how did he die?"

The middle-aged nobleman sighed and said:

"Already... Preliminary results have been obtained. His Highness died of the unique magic of the blood race. According to our secret investigation, many of His Highness's entourage have been infiltrated by the blood race..."

"Cough cough cough cough cough... blood race! It's blood race again! These lingering guys... cough cough..."

Edward III coughed violently.

"His Majesty!"

The middle-aged noble was taken aback, and subconsciously wanted to call someone over, but was stopped by Edward III:

"Forget it, there's no need to call someone, I know my physical condition...I'm afraid I won't last long."

"His Majesty……"

The middle-aged nobleman looked worried.

Edward III shook his head and motioned him to pour himself a glass of water. After taking a sip of water with difficulty, Edward III asked out of breath again:

"What's wrong with Red Lilac...?"

The middle-aged noble hesitated for a moment and said:

"They have proposed to the parliament for the third time to re-determine the heir, and the parliament has passed the bill. I am afraid they will put pressure on the cabinet soon..."

After hearing the words of the middle-aged nobleman, Edward III sneered:

"Hehe, re-determining the heir... cough cough... nothing more than wanting to seize the throne... cough cough..."

"They... don't they think I don't know? If it weren't for...cough cough, there are those blood descendants behind them to support...cough cough..."

"Hmph, for the sake of inheriting the throne, you actually colluded with blood descendants... Cough cough, how could I hand Luo Xing into the hands of such a person! Cough cough cough..."

"United nobles prevented me from unifying the new moon, colluded with the blood clan to drug me, and now assassinate Henry... These hateful guys, don't want to get my throne!"

"The more they want to leave the church, the more I will not let them succeed! The more they want to get the throne, the more I will disappoint them! Cough cough cough cough cough..."

Edward III had a ferocious face, his expression was agitated, and he couldn't help coughing up a mouthful of blood.

The middle-aged nobleman was taken aback, and hurriedly said:

"Your Majesty! You'd better lie down! I'll call the priest and the doctor right now..."

"No need."

Edward III shook his head.

He took a few deep breaths, calmed down, and then asked:

"Where is the sword of Roman...?"

"There is no news yet."

"What about my niece...?"

The middle-aged nobleman was silent for a while, and said:

"She has returned to the territory. After investigation, she should have nothing to do with this assassination."

"However, it is not ruled out that she also has contacts with the blood race, but considering her status in the church, this possibility is very small."

"However, it is said that she was very angry before she left. It seems that His Highness did not act according to the plan you told him, and went to visit the Northland in person, but changed the plan on his own initiative. The so-called hijacking is indeed true. His Highness even hired Dong Unet's mercenaries..."

"We seem to have underestimated her. She was able to quell the rebellion in the territory and repel the invasion, not just relying on the family's leftovers and luck."

Hearing the words of the middle-aged nobleman, Edward III's face was a little ugly:

"Hmph, did you listen to the slander of that guy from Conte again? I know what he is worried about. He is worried that he will be deprived of his inheritance..."

"Stupid! Really stupid! He is my son after all, how could I deprive him of his inheritance rights! In the end, even my own life was involved! Cough cough cough..."

Edward III was very angry, his eyes were full of disappointment.

He let out a breath, slowly closed his eyes, and opened them again after a long time, his brows and eyes were full of resentment, madness and sarcasm:

"Sir Samolette..."

"Your Majesty, I am here."

"Listen to me... draft an edict... I said, you write it..."

"Your Majesty... do you want to..."

"Cough cough cough...heirs... really need to be established. Since they care so much about bloodlines, then...then I will give them... a candidate who is 'fit-to-rules'!"

Edward III had red eyes, gritted his teeth authentically.

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