Tome of Blood

The encounter on the streets of Winterhold seems to be just a sideshow.

However, Sebas keenly sensed that after seeing the power displayed by Astrid, Marquis Vladimir became obviously absent-minded.

Sebas took in the changes in the marquis's expression, and his smile remained unchanged.

However, he already had some judgments in his mind.

He heard clearly what Marquis Vladimir had just exclaimed.

When he induced the faith of the girl Astrid through spiritual resonance and helped her establish a connection with the True Ancestor, he was the only one who shouted out the word "God's Favored One".

He would not be surprised at all if a cleric could recognize Astrid's state so quickly, but Marquis Vladimir was not a cleric, but just a Blazing Sun level mage.

Then, there is only one possibility.

"He has seen other 'gods' favored ones, and he knows what the 'gods' favored ones' posture and aura look like."

Sebastian judged in his mind.

Combining the identity of Marquis Vladimir, his relationship with the Grand Duke of the North, Stefan Sobieski, and his various experiences and temptations along the way, Sebas soon came up with further speculations:

"It seems... that if the Grand Duke of the North wants to unify the faith, it is not just as simple as integrating the forces within the North..."

"Sir Sebastian, we are here."

Marquis Vladimir's voice interrupted Sebastian's thoughts.

Moving forward, the team finally arrived at the Winter Palace, the residence of the Grand Duke of the North.

Sebastian suppressed his thoughts and smiled:

"Your Majesty the Marquis, thank you for your escort."

Marquis Vladimir also smiled:

"This is what it should be. Brother is waiting for you in the palace. Please come with me to meet him."

Sebas nodded and followed Marquis Vladimir into the castle.

At the same time, a certain guess in his mind became stronger.

He came with Lottie.

Logically speaking, Lottie, as a priest, is the main force in "preaching".

However... Marquis Vladimir only mentioned him, not Lottie.

Like the royal palaces of Yunet's various countries, the Winter Palace of the Grand Duke of the North is equally luxurious.

This castle palace obviously borrowed the styles of various countries in Yunet, especially the Crescent Kingdom, which is very similar to the decoration of the Crescent Kingdom.

After entering the palace, Sebastian finally met the ruler of the North, the Grand Duke of the North - Stefan Sobieski.

Stefan Sobieski is a young man who looks to be about thirty years old.

Although this young ruler has not yet stepped into the legend, his aura is already unfathomable, far beyond the ordinary blazing sun.

He had a beard, a strong build, and his eyes were as sharp as an unsheathed sword.

After seeing Sebastian, he laughed loudly and said in a thunderous voice:

"Hahahahahaha! Your Excellency is Mr. Sebas of the Crimson Blade. Welcome to the North. I am looking forward to the stars and the moon, and finally you are here! How about, the scenery in our North...is it different from the scenery in the South? completely different?"

Looking at the enthusiastic Archduke Stefan, Sebastian smiled and saluted:

"It's indeed different. Grasslands, forests, canyons, glaciers... the landscape in the north is more magnificent and vast than Yunet in the south."

"Hahahahaha, Mr. Sebastian, you are really good at talking. I have prepared a grand banquet for your mission. Please be sure to attend tonight!"

Grand Duke Stefan laughed.

Sebastian also smiled and said:

"Thank you for your hospitality."

Archduke Stefan was a very talkative man.

Starting with the scenery of the north and the invitation to the banquet, he quickly opened up the topic and started talking with Sebastian.

The ruler of the North seemed to be quite curious about Yunaite culture and elven civilization, and asked a lot about the culture of elves and the customs of the Yunaite countries.

Although Sebastian is not a human being, as an elf who has been traveling in Yunet countries all year round, he also has a rich reserve of knowledge.

He could answer all the questions asked by Grand Duke Stefan.

The host and guest had a great time chatting and the atmosphere was quite harmonious.

However, neither Grand Duke Stefan nor Sebastian ever mentioned the Holy Royal Court.

The two chatted.

Until...the sun gradually sets in the west.

Seeing that the sky was almost dark, Grand Duke Stefan stopped the topic and said with a smile:

"The conversation with Mr. Sebastian was really eye-opening. It's almost time. Please move over and join the dinner at the Winter Palace!"

However, this time, Sebastian did not answer directly.

His eyes glanced at the guards standing guard in the palace, and after noticing his movements, Grand Duke Stefan's heart moved slightly and he said to the guards:

"You... all go down first."

The guards respectfully resigned and stood outside the palace, while Archduke Stefan looked at Sebas with a smile again:

"Mr. Sebastian...does he have something secret to say?"

Sebastian did not continue to change the subject.

He straightened his expression, tightened his smile, and his expression became meaningful:

"His Majesty the Grand Duke, you invited our Castel envoy to come to the north. The real purpose...isn't it to spread the faith of the Holy Royal Court?"

After listening to Sebastian's words, Archduke Stefan did not show any surprise.

He laughed, and then quickly stopped smiling, and his expression became majestic and solemn.

I saw him giving Sebas the same meaningful look and saying:

"Mr. Sebastian..."

"You... and the Castel family you follow, don't believe in the Moon God and the Holy Royal Court, right?"

…

"Astrid! You stinky girl, come back here!"

In the bustling streets, the northern warrior Balder shouted while chasing his daughter.

However, the girl didn't stop at all and still rushed forward without looking back.

The northern warriors were helpless.

He stamped his feet and had no choice but to quicken his pace and catch up.

However, this pursuit lasted only fifteen minutes.

Balder was surprised to find that his daughter, who had never had much physical strength, seemed to be cheating today, running all the way without taking a break.

Even he, an advanced transcendent, was a little tired of chasing, but... the girl seemed to still have endless strength, and her speed did not slow down at all.

The more Balder chased, the more surprised he became, and the more he chased, the more puzzled he became.

It wasn't until she chased her daughter out of the busy city of Winterhold and arrived at the secluded suburbs that Astrid, who didn't look back, finally stopped.

"Ah... Astrid... you... this stinky girl... finally stopped. You... when did you become so able to run away?"

Balder was out of breath and panting.

"Father!"

Astrid glanced behind the northern warrior warily:

"No one is catching up, right?"

Balder was slightly startled.

He looked behind him and shook his head subconsciously. Then, as if he realized something, his expression gradually became serious:

"What happened? Did you... get into any trouble? Are you hiding from Marquis Vladimir?"

"Father! I didn't cause any trouble!"

Astrid said.

After saying that, she glanced behind her father again, pursed her lips, and said:

"I am indeed hiding from that Marquis, no... I should say, I am not only hiding from him, I am also hiding from Castel's envoys!"

"Castle's envoy? Why are you hiding from them? What... is going on?"

Balder, the northern warrior, looked confused.

"Oops! Father! Didn't you listen to what I just said! The power of the totem! I used the power of the totem!"

"Our Free Tribe Alliance has not been abandoned by the gods! I just... received a revelation from the gods!"

"Those envoys from Castel are subordinates of the Saint of the Holy Royal Court. They came to the north to preach! They want to destroy our faith! They... are our enemies. Of course I have to avoid them!"

After hearing this, Balder finally understood what the girl was talking about. He looked at his daughter in surprise:

"Wait, are you serious? You mean... you can really use the power of totem?"

"Yes! Father! It's true! I really got the inspiration from the gods and can use the power of the totem! I defeated that guy Gunnar with the help of the power of the totem!"

"If you don't believe it...please take a look!"

Saying that, Astrid closed her eyes and followed the previous feeling again, trying to elicit that strange power.

However...this time she failed.

"Huh? Where is my totem power?"

The girl looked a little confused.

"Astrid..."

Seeing his daughter's insistence on the savior, Balder felt helpless.

When she noticed that her father had become a little suspicious, the girl suddenly became anxious:

"Father! I didn't lie to you! It's true! I have really been favored by the gods!"

"We were wrong! We didn't get a response from the gods, it's just that the holy symbol we enshrined was incomplete!"

"Pray to the true Holy Emblem, and we will surely receive a response from the gods!"

With that said, Astrid picked up a branch from the ground and was about to draw the real holy symbol.

However, just when the girl was about to follow her memory and describe it, she suddenly froze in place.

Her mind went blank, her expression was a little dazed, and her movements were a little awkward.

Her hands trembled, and her voice trembled slightly:

"etc……"

"What is my Lord's true holy symbol...?"