Tome of Blood

(Charlotte is not here in person, and I was confused when I stayed up late yesterday to update. The end of the previous chapter has been corrected)

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Above the palace, two crowned leaders sat opposite each other.

Stefan Sobieski, the Grand Duke of the North, looked at the girl on the other side with a smile, as if waiting for the girl's answer.

However, if you look closely, you will find that Charlotte sitting on another throne does not look real.

Her body was surrounded by the light of magic, and her whole body looked a bit unreal.

Obviously, this is not the real body, but some kind of magical projection.

Looking at the Northern Archduke waiting for an answer on the other side, Charlotte also smiled and said:

"Your Majesty, thank you for your understanding."

"I have carefully considered the cooperation proposal of the Northern Messenger. In fact, as the Queen of Fallen Star and the Lord of Castell, I am also willing to get along well with the Northern Territory."

"It's just that all cooperation should be based on frankness. Since the North hopes that I can support the 'religious reform' of the Grand Duchy, and wants me to affirm your beliefs as a 'saint', it wants to establish a relationship with the Fallen Star Kingdom. Friendly relationship, then... I think I also have the right to know, what is your purpose?"

After hearing Charlotte's words, Grand Duke Stefan sighed slightly and said:

"Your Majesty Charlotte, when we are in your position, we know more than ordinary people."

"I think you should also know the prophecy of the Holy Advent. As the ruler of the north, I don't want much. I just want to protect myself from the upcoming drastic changes."

"The faith in the North is really too divided. Some tribes even still believe in the ancient gods. When the Holy Advent comes, these are hidden dangers for the North to fall apart."

"For this reason, as the ruler of the North, I am willing to pay any price to end this hidden danger!"

Charlotte took a deep look at Archduke Stefan:

"Oh? Any price? Does this also include cooperation with the vampires?"

Grand Duke Stefan paused slightly.

He sighed and said:

"Is this the news you learned from the blood descendants of Fallen Star Kingdom?"

"Your Majesty Charlotte, everyone has secrets. I have them, and so do you. Regardless of the mysterious cult or the saint of the royal court, I will not delve too much into your secrets. In the same way... I also hope that you will To be able to respect the secrets of the North.”

"I know that you are not a true believer of the Lord God, and I also know that there may be another god standing behind you, but what the North wants does not conflict with your interests."

"No... rather, in a sense, we should be natural allies."

"You said that I am cooperating with the vampires, so aren't you... also in contact with the vampires of the Fallen Star Kingdom? We are all 'rebels' and 'challengers' trying to subvert the order of the royal court. You are, and I am, so Even Louis V of the Crescent Kingdom may be the same, we... are not enemies."

Are they the ‘rebels’ and ‘challengers’ who attempt to subvert the order of the royal court…

Charlotte mused.

She took a deep look at Grand Duke Stefan and said:

"So...what are your conditions?"

"As you said, support our country's faith reform, recognize our existence as a saint, and stand with the North when the Holy Royal Court attempts to interfere with the North. In addition... strengthen the cultural and magic technology of both parties. In an official capacity, we will allow students from the north to study in various academies in Falling Star and Castells.”

Archduke Stefan said.

As he spoke, he looked at the magic crystal on Charlotte's seat that was shining with magic light, and sighed:

"I have always longed for the magic technology of Falling Star Kingdom, just like the magic projection crystal that you and I are currently communicating with remotely. If we in the north can also make it, I wonder if it can save money in various diplomatic activities. How much time."

With that said, he continued:

"Of course, the North will also support Falling Star's sovereignty over Roman and Castel, and stand with Falling Star when the Crescent Kingdom tries to provoke a war..."

"The Northern Territory will also relax restrictions on extraordinary trade, allowing merchants from Fallen Star Kingdom to go to the Northern Territory to conduct trade related to extraordinary resources."

"At the same time, when the Holy Royal Court attempts to attack Falling Star Kingdom, the North will also provide support to fight against the possible Holy Legion."

"Your Majesty Charlotte, do you accept this condition?"

Charlotte pondered for a moment and said:

"It's not enough. I don't care about other beliefs in the north, but the beliefs of the Free Tribe Alliance... must be preserved."

"Oh? The belief of the Free Tribe Alliance? Your Majesty Charlotte, can I know the reason? If I remember correctly, your follower seems to be running for the Free Tribe Alliance. I heard that the former members of their tribe Someone has awakened the power of the totem. Could it be... is this also related to the god behind you?"

Archduke Stefan raised his eyebrows and asked.

Charlotte smiled slightly:

"Your Majesty, everyone has secrets. I hope we can respect each other."

"Of course, if you are willing to introduce me to the extraordinary forces behind you, that is another matter."

Archduke Stefan was stunned for a moment, as if he didn't expect the boomerang to come back to him.

He smiled slightly and said:

"Your Majesty Charlotte, you are joking. It is just a tribal alliance. Since you care so much, I can agree to your conditions, but at the same time, I also have a condition."

"Oh? What's the condition?"

"For your sake, they can maintain their beliefs, but... they must leave the North."

The Grand Duke of the North said.

Charlotte took a deep look at Archduke Stefan and nodded:

"no problem."

The magic crystal flickered slightly, and Charlotte's body looked even more unreal.

"It seems... the time for projection is almost over. Your Majesty, the rest will be left to my envoy to negotiate with you. I wish us a happy cooperation."

Charlotte said.

“Happy to work with!”

Archduke Stefan raised his glass of wine and smiled.

The brilliance of magic dissipated, leaving only a tarnished crystal on the other throne. The crystal floated up on its own and flew into the hands of Albrecht, who was not far away and was wearing a noble robe and a mask.

Looking at the crystal in Albrecht's hand, Archduke Stefan expressed emotion. He looked at the other person and said with a smile:

"I really didn't expect that His Majesty Charlotte's envoy turned out to be a legend, but... as far as I know, there doesn't seem to be anyone named Al among the legends of Fallen Star Kingdom, and I've never heard of yours either. Name, or...Al is just your pseudonym?"

As he spoke, he glanced at Albrecht with interest and said:

"I smell a familiar scent from you. Are you... a vampire?"

Albrecht was a little surprised.

He did not answer Grand Duke Stefan's question, but took out the contract from his arms that was drawn up during the exchange between Charlotte and Grand Duke Stefan, and said with a smile:

"Your Majesty the Grand Duke, this is a draft contract between the two countries. Could you please read it and see if there are any questions?"

Seeing that Albrecht was avoiding talking, Archduke Stefan secretly thought it was boring, and then ordered someone to take over the contract.

After browsing the document and confirming that there was nothing wrong with the contract, he left his spiritual imprint on the document and handed it back:

"Your Excellency Al, say hello to Her Majesty Charlotte for me. Next time... I look forward to meeting her in real life."

Albrecht took the contract, gave a slight greeting, and then retreated from the palace.

It wasn't until Albrecht's breath completely disappeared that the smile on Archduke Stefan's face gradually shrank and was replaced by a slight solemnity.

"You shouldn't agree to her conditions. We have cooperated for so long. You should know that we will not let any totem tribe leave the north."

A calm voice sounded, and a burst of black smoke gathered in front of Archduke Stefan, eventually turning into a woman hidden under a black cloak.

Grand Duke Stefan glanced at her and said calmly:

"I just agreed to the request of the Queen of Gods. As for the people of the Free Tribe Alliance, I don't care whether they can leave the North smoothly."

"Oh? Do you mean to make us an enemy of the Queen of Gods and leave the Free Tribe Alliance behind?"

There was no emotion in the cloaked female voice.

Grand Duke Stefan laughed:

"No, this is what you said, not me. What I mean is that you can take action in advance and take away what you want before the Free Tribe Alliance leaves."

"I think... this is not difficult for you, right? After all, even I know where the statues of the gods enshrined by the Free Tribe Alliance are. Isn't it that what you... want is the totem power in their hands?"

After speaking, he looked at the other party and said curiously:

"Your Excellency Sophia, although we have the same interests, I am still very curious as to why you care so much about the totems of those tribes? Is it possible... can those old gods really be revived?"

"If that's the case, why have you never taken action against them? And you have to rely on us? Or...for some reason, you can't actually take action against them directly?"

The mysterious woman took a deep look at Archduke Stefan and said:

"Your Majesty, you don't need to trick me. Don't worry, our cooperation is still effective, and we will still help you take that step. But at the same time, Her Majesty the Queen's requirements remain unchanged. The totems in each tribe... We are still determined to win.”

"According to the information we have obtained, there is indeed a mysterious blood god behind the Queen of Gods, and I am afraid that it has already dominated the Ness clan on Falling Star Island."

"Don't be so surprised. You know more about the demigods at the peak of the Vampire Clan in the past than you do. Although most of them have disappeared, been sealed, or unfortunately died, if one or two really revive, even we won't Accident."

"The Ness clan has long since declined, and Stargazer Kesi has been missing for too long. It is normal for a clan that has lost its protection to bow before a blood prince..."

Grand Duke Stefan paused and said:

"But it is said... that she caused miracles from the Lord of God, and even judged a high priest."

The woman named Sophia shook her head:

"It's nothing. If the prince awakens from that era, don't be too surprised if he can attract the miracle of the God Lord. After all... even the God Lord himself awakened from our blood clan."

"I think... the Prince of Blood behind the Godly Queen should have been the prince of the Kirali clan, and maybe he also mastered one or two artifacts with divine power, but... I don't know that he is the prince of the Kirali clan. Which one of them is just a traitor who gave up his identity as a vampire?"

"Of course, we will know whether they are the traitors or the poor people abandoned by the traitors, just look at the attitude of the Holy Royal Court."

"As for the Free Tribe Alliance... they may have some relationship with that one, which is why we value them."

Grand Duke Stefan thought for a moment and said:

"Someone in the Free Tribe Alliance awakened to the totem belief some time ago. The Queen of Gods wants to provide shelter to the Free Tribe Alliance... Is there a possibility that the person you are worried about... has awakened?"

"Could the god behind the Godly Queen... be the True Ancestor of Blood that you have been worried about returning?"

The mysterious woman named Sophia shook her head:

"Of course not. If it is really Your Majesty the True Ancestor who has returned, Your Majesty the Queen, who has the most sensitive sense of blood among the princes, would have warned us long ago."

"Don't forget, unlike other sleeping gods, our queen, Her Majesty Rowena...has never slept, and has always maintained contact with our descendants."

"The Queen was once the closest being to the True Ancestor. When the True Ancestor returns, the Queen will definitely know about it."

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