Tome of Blood

Chapter 487 -142- Surrender of the Nes clan

This is a gloomy and solemn castle hall.

Around the hall, there are shadowy black stone walls carved with myths and legends. Four demon statues with bat wings on their backs holding tridents sit in the hall, guarding the lone coffin in the center.

The lid of the coffin was opened at some point, but there was no one inside.

On the other side of the hall, in front of the small iron window with layers of magic seals, a female vampire wearing a black dress was standing there. Her profile was dignified and beautiful, and her scarlet eyes were like... There are stars.

Iron chains were locked on the bodies of female vampires, connected to the coffin in the center of the hall, seemingly imprisoning women forever in this sealed room.

However, female vampires seem to have long been used to it.

She just stood there, silently looking at the sky, looking through the layers of iron bars at the hazy silver moon in the horizon.

A gust of cold wind blew, blowing her long brown and silver hair.

She gently smoothed her hair, her scarlet eyes stared at the hazy moonlight that was vaguely covered with a layer of blood, and her expression moved slightly.

"The wind is blowing..."

she murmured.

A creaking sound came from behind, and the closed door of the castle hall was lit up by a series of magical lights.

The chains and blood vines wrapped around it quickly receded, and the heavy door slowly moved away.

Light shone in, and along with the light, there was a series of low footsteps.

The female vampire did not look back.

She looked away at the moonlight and sighed softly:

"Sir Robin, have you... made a decision?"

The low footsteps paused slightly.

The shadows receded, and the dim light illuminated the identity of the visitor. It was none other than Duke Robin, the great elder of the Ness clan.

Seeing Duke Robin, the demon statues standing around the coffin immediately saluted:

"Lord Robin."

Duke Robin nodded, and then looked at the vampire woman standing in front of the iron window with complex eyes:

"Eugenia, you...already know why I came?"

The woman named Eugenia turned around, looked at the solemn elder of the Nes clan with emotion, and sighed:

"For viewers, it is a basic skill to predict the visitor's intention in advance."

"Lord Robin, it seems that you have already suffered the backlash of betrayal and lost part of your strength."

Great Elder Robin looked incomprehensible:

"So... you already know that the true ancestor is back?"

Eugenia nodded:

"Although I am imprisoned here, I am not deaf or blind. The familiar and shuddering aura just now is only possessed by that great crown prince in this world..."

Saying that, Eugenia looked at Duke Robin again:

"Lord Robin, since you have chosen to come here, then... I can take it that you have finally recognized the reality and know that we will no longer be able to obtain the protection of His Majesty Kesi?"

After hearing Eugenia's words, Great Elder Robin was a little silent.

After a long time, he looked at the female vampire with complicated eyes and said dullly:

"Eugenia, we all still remember the existence of Kexi Mian, and you were once the god's favored person under Kexi Mian. I think you should know better than anyone else that for the gods, as long as they are not forgotten, they will never be forgotten. There is no real eternal sleep, as long as you are not forgotten, you will still have time to return."

"Perhaps Kexi Mianxia has really fallen, but as long as some people still remember Him, as long as we all still remember Him, He will still return one day."

Eugenia nodded:

"What you said is all true, but... I must also remind you that this statement also applies to our great ancestor."

"Otherwise, we wouldn't have met today after a long absence of 75 years."

As she spoke, she paused and then said:

"In addition, I would like to emphasize again that I have never been the favored person of Kexi. I only serve Guanzhan. I am the saint of Guanzhan, and I am the witch of premonition. This is the real life before going crazy. The mission given to me by my ancestor, if I really belong to anyone, it should be my former true ancestor."

Great Elder Robin paused slightly:

"Ever...?"

Eugenia glanced at him:

"Including the current one, if... His old man is willing to accept me, a sinner who has betrayed Him."

Duke Robin's eyes moved slightly:

"Have you already... done guanzhen?"

Eugenia took a step forward.

The moonlight shone on her body, showing the other side of her face.

It was half of an old cheek, with deep wrinkles spreading continuously, and even faintly tending to spread to the other half of the youthful and beautiful profile.

More and more silver is spreading among the brown hair, and even the other half of her body is rapidly getting older and grayer.

Seeing Eugenia's appearance, Great Elder Robin's expression condensed, and his expression suddenly changed:

"Is this... the backlash of fate? You actually forced a divine vision when the anchor point was insufficient?!"

"Why don't you wait for us to open the seal and provide you with an anchor of faith for you to observe and occupy? Are you willing to die if you use the power of gods as a mortal?"

Eugenia didn't care about her body changes.

She just smiled and said:

"After all, I am a member of the Ness clan. When the clan is in crisis and the vampire clan faces important choices, I should contribute my own strength."

"Kexi Mian has fallen, and I am not qualified to become a god. You are right. No matter how hard I try, I will never be able to obtain my own anchor point."

"Of course, this also applies to you. None of us can obtain the anchor point, and I... will definitely not borrow the anchor point under the Corsi Crown."

"Therefore, the moment I sensed the coming of great power, I had already done the contemplation by relying on my own strength."

Great Elder Robin frowned:

"Have you not thought about the cost?"

Eugenia shook her head:

"The price? It's just to sleep for a while longer, and at most lose some memories. Anyway, it's already a normal thing for me."

"After all, I am a second-generation blood descendant, and I have not directly pried into the secrets of the gods. I cannot die from this level of backlash."

Great Elder Robin was silent.

He looked at the woman in front of him with complicated eyes and asked:

"Can you...tell me the results of your observation?"

Eugenia smiled:

"Master Robin, since you are here, I think...you should already have the answer in your mind regarding the results of my observation, right?"

Saying that, without waiting for Duke Robin to answer, she continued:

"Our Ness clan has been in decline since our betrayal. We were suppressed by the Holy Royal Court, there were internal divisions within us, and our strength has been stagnant..."

"This is the price of betrayal."

"Even though our betrayal was out of reason, betrayal is betrayal."

"Not to mention, we all have fuzzy memories of the past. Who knows whether the choice we made was right or wrong."

"And now, it's time to get back on the right track again..."

"My power is too weak, and I can't see clearly the fog on the True Ancestor's crown, but there is only one thing I am absolutely sure of -"

"When I looked at the future of the Zhan clan, I saw light. It was the light under the crown of the True Ancestor."

"The returned True Ancestor is our future..."

Great Elder Robin was silent again.

He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, and when he opened his eyes again, there was determination in his crimson eyes.

He looked at Eugenia again and sighed:

"Eugenia...maybe we had different positions in the past, but no matter what, I must admit that you are indeed a qualified saint, and an elder worthy of the respect of all Nebloods, including me."

Eugenia smiled slightly:

"Thank you for your praise. I can see that you have chosen the right path. My efforts have been considered in vain."

"It's just a pity that I can't meet with my true ancestor. I really don't know when I will wake up next."

Great Elder Robin paused and said:

"We will explain your matter to His Majesty the True Ancestor."

Eugenia shook her head:

"Seek help from His Majesty the True Ancestor to restore my strength? No, no, this observation is not a whim of mine, and falling into a deep sleep is also my active choice."

"I think you should remember that I said that I have a special perception of observation, and I also have a special induction of the world."

"Every time I watch, the future of the world will change, and recently, I have found that this change seems to be increasing."

"Somewhere, there seems to be a more powerful and mysterious force involved..."

"Lord Robin, although I have seen the future of the Ness clan, the future of the entire world is full of uncertainty. Not only that, this uncertainty has even spread from the 'future' to the 'present'."

"I can't tell why that is. It may have something to do with my chaotic and incomplete memory, but one thing I know for sure is that now... I'm afraid it's not the time for me to officially meet with His Majesty the True Ancestor."

"I am the saint of Guanzhan, and I am a witness to the world. Before my chaotic memory of the past becomes clearer, I may not be suitable to meet with the True Ancestor."

After listening to Eugenia's words, Great Elder Robin's expression gradually became serious:

"I see."

"also……"

Eugenia changed the subject:

"Before I fall asleep again, I have a few words to convey to you and...our returned True Ancestor."

Duke Robin was stunned for a moment, and then his expression became serious:

"Just tell me, I will keep it in mind and convey it to the True Ancestor."

Eugenia looked solemn and her expression became more serious:

"Sir Robin, just as the returned True Ancestor is different from the True Ancestor in our memories, the returned Ke Xi is not necessarily the Ke Xi in our memories."

"Koshi Mianxia has fallen, please give up your plan to reawaken him."

Hearing this, Great Elder Robin was slightly startled, and then his expression changed slightly:

"What do you mean? Did you...observe something?"

Eugenia smiled bitterly and shook her head:

"I'm sorry, Master Robin, this time... I really can't say anything, because if I do, I'm afraid I will fall into true 'eternal sleep'."

"I can't sleep forever, at least not yet."

The great elder was silent again.

He sighed and nodded:

"I understand, so... what is it that you want to convey to His Majesty the True Ancestor?"

Eugenia looked solemn and said:

"When I was observing, I saw some memory fragments from the past. This seemed to be a spiritual hint left deep in my memory. I think... this may come from the past True Ancestor Crown."

"That was the advice given by the former True Ancestor to the resurrected True Ancestor—"

"Don't try to change the history that is happening, what needs to be changed...is the future."

…

The time Charlotte and Bardock communicated was not short.

After repeatedly confirming that he really couldn't help himself sort out "history" due to his massive memory loss, Charlotte finally had to give up.

She couldn't learn from Bardock what happened next, nor why he forgot about Lilith and Harald.

However, she was not discouraged.

She can't figure it out in this era. Maybe when she returns to the Mythical Age next time, she will have a chance to figure out what's going on.

She still has feelings for Lilith and Harald. Bardock's "forgetfulness" is like a thorn. Charlotte must figure out what happened no matter what.

This is not only for the disappeared Lilith, for the unknown Harald, but also for herself.

Of course, these things need to be done step by step.

The most important thing now is to take advantage of Bardock's prestige to integrate the power of Falling Star Kingdom and Ness Bloodline as soon as possible.

Thinking of this, Charlotte looked at Bardock again:

"Bardock, how confident are you in persuading the Ness clan to be loyal to me? How much time will it take?"

Bardock hesitated and said:

"It might be easier if you just make them surrender, but if you want them to be loyal, I'm afraid it will take a long time... You know, many vampires are extremely afraid of you."

"Fear can bring surrender, but loyalty... is difficult. It all takes time."

Charlotte sighed:

"I know, take your time, at least it's better than being hostile."

It is indeed difficult to make the Ness vampires surrender from the heart, and Charlotte has been mentally prepared for this.

As time goes by, she believes that as time goes by, she can gradually win over the hearts of these blood descendants.

Of course, she is not without weapons.

Unlike the "true ancestors" of the past, she planned to preach, and faith... was originally a tool conducive to submission and rule.

"Let's go out and have a look. These blood descendants of Ness... I'm afraid they're almost frightened by the wait."

After saying that, Charlotte stood up from the throne and walked towards the outside of the castle.

Bardock nodded and followed her respectfully.

The two left the castle.

The blood descendants of the Ness clan still gathered in the square in front of the castle.

Seeing Charlotte appear, thousands of eyes immediately came over.

Charlotte glanced at Bardock and motioned for him to say a few words to lighten the atmosphere.

However, before Bardock could take action, the Ness blood descendants in the square took action first.

Under Charlotte's surprised gaze and under Bardock's dumbfounded gaze, thousands of Ness blood descendants, led by several Blood Dukes, suddenly knelt down to Charlotte in unison.

They knelt down on one knee, put their hands in front of them, and performed the ancient blood clan's surrender and allegiance ceremony. A neat voice suddenly sounded over the Ness station:

"The Ness clan... welcomes the return of the King of Eternal Night, the incarnation of immortality, the ruler of darkness, the supreme ancestor and leader of the blood clan, and the great True Ancestor!"

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