Tome of Blood

"Lord Earl, please forgive me for coming to see you today. It is really a last resort... In the years since Castel left the territory, the Northland has undergone earth-shaking changes. The nobles of the Earldom have long been A mysterious blood force has infiltrated! Even our Leon Castel family has been mixed with sand!"

"I have been investigating secretly for many years, and I finally finally confirmed this matter recently. This matter may be related to the Legolis family and the blood clan of the Fallen Star Kingdom. This is the detailed information that I have investigated. Please check it out."

Viscount Lien-Castle said, presenting a parchment roll with both hands.

Charlotte gestured to Sebastian, and Sebastian picked it up and handed it to her. She browsed through it and found that it was an investigation report that had lasted for nearly five years.

The report records in detail the various families that have behaved suspiciously in the past five years. The scope is so wide that almost one-third of the nobles in Castel are included.

Among them, the most recorded one is the Legris family, including how the Legris family secretly communicated with the blood clans of the Fallen Star Kingdom, how they crowded out other families in the mining workshop, how they secretly recruited troops to expand the cavalry team, and how they used the black market Acquiring various strategic materials... Charlotte's eyelids twitched wildly from all kinds of data.

"Lord Earl... I suspect that the Legris family is colluding with the blood clan of the Fallen Star Kingdom and intends to overthrow Castel!"

"Lola de Legris was only able to be promoted to Fanxing three years ago, but today it is a silver moon. Looking at the history of my subjects, such a rapid promotion speed is not normal..."

"It is said that some powerful blood races can instantly increase the strength of ordinary people to incredible levels through the first embrace. I seriously suspect that she has secretly become a blood race!"

"My lord, the strength of the blood clan that is eyeing on Castel is probably beyond our imagination. They hide very well. Even now, I have not been able to find out their true identities. The subordinates think that they will never let them go." This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity today is likely to be shot at you with the help of the audience!"

"The subject thinks that you should end the audience immediately, seek help from the Holy Royal Court as soon as possible, and inform the church of what happened in Castel!"

The old Viscount said with a serious expression.

Charlotte did not expect that the first noble family to meet would drop such a blockbuster.

However, she did not answer immediately.

She put away the old Viscount's investigation report, then quietly activated the power of blood, looking directly at the other party:

"Your Excellency the Viscount, thank you for the information you provided, but... I have two questions."

"First, how did you find out such detailed information?"

"Secondly, since the situation is so serious, why didn't you notify me earlier and take the initiative to report to the church in Boulder?"

The old viscount sighed:

"My lord, it's a long story. I was able to dig out the secrets of Legris and the blood...it's because I also pretended to betray Castel..."

"After knowing that the family was infiltrated, I knew that I was also being targeted. In order to protect the family and investigate the truth, I had no choice but to make a bad move, and was recruited by the blood clan behind the scenes..."

"These materials were gradually found out after gaining their initial trust."

"I also wanted to report everything to you and the church in advance, but I was stopped after the first message, and the next day... my son was killed while going out..."

As he spoke, the old Viscount's eyes were reddish and his face showed bitterness:

"I know that they are focusing on me and my family again. They are too powerful. I don't dare to be impulsive again without being absolutely sure..."

After hearing what the old Viscount said, Charlotte sighed slightly:

"Congratulations..."

But soon, she asked again:

"Then... why did you tell me everything decisively again?"

"Because you are the saint of the holy court! You are the favorite of God Lord Haral!"

The old Viscount said excitedly.

"Even if those blood races want to subvert Castel, they will never dare to take the initiative to attack you! Because that will definitely arouse the wrath of my lord!"

"According to what my subordinates see, they will choose to evacuate you and control you, but they will never kill you. That's why... I suggest that you cancel the next meeting to prevent the blood clan's conspiracy!"

After hearing what the old Viscount said, Charlotte was surprised.

She nodded slightly and said:

"I understand, Your Excellency the Viscount, thank you for the information you provided."

"However, please forgive me for not canceling the meeting, after all... As a lord, I can't just listen to your family."

Then, Charlotte changed the subject again:

"Of course, I have always believed in Len Castel's loyalty. I will pay attention to your warning."

After hearing what Charlotte said, the old Viscount showed such a helpless expression, he sighed and said:

"Your wishes, the subject knows... However, since you insist on meeting with the audience, please take good mental protection. The spiritual magic of the blood clan is hard to defend against, it is too scary!"

As he spoke, the old Viscount tremblingly took out a scroll from his arms, and held it up with both hands:

"My lord, this is a magic scroll of spiritual protection prepared by me. I dedicate it to you now. Please carry your self-defense. May the glory of the God Lord protect you forever."

As he spoke, the old Viscount devoutly drew a circle of the cross on his chest.

Charlotte glanced at the other party in surprise, and motioned for Nice to put the scroll away.

"Your Excellency Viscount, thank you again for your information."

Charlotte said sincerely.

Viscount Leon-Castle left after presenting the scroll.

Seeing the back of the other party leaving, Sebastian had a strange expression:

"This Viscount Lane... seems like a devout and holy believer..."

Charlotte was noncommittal.

According to the manor information, Viscount Leon-Castle is indeed a devout holy believer.

She glanced at Nice, and the latter immediately understood, browsed through the scrolls, and said:

"It's a second-order mental barrier, a very good mental defense magic, even if it encounters a third-order mental shock, it can buy a few seconds of reaction time."

"Hey, this Viscount Leon has spent a lot of money. This kind of magic scroll for spiritual protection is not common, and it is barely precious."

After listening to Nice's words, Charlotte nodded slightly.

She just checked with the divine power of blood, and there was no sign of the old Viscount being controlled by the blood race.

But honestly, Charlotte isn't sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing either.

"Next...is the Legolis family?"

Glancing at the nobles outside the curtain, Charlotte asked.

"Yes Master."

Sebastian replied respectfully.

Charlotte chuckled:

"Let her in."

...

"Master Earl!"

Lola, the Viscountess of the Legris family, entered the curtain and saluted Charlotte respectfully.

Charlotte looked curiously at the noblewoman who had just been reported by Viscount Lane, and subconsciously used the divine power of blood again.

Obscure brilliance circulated in her pupils, and Charlotte planned to probe the other party's mental state.

However, before she could move, the Viscountess suddenly reached out and removed the hairpin from her hair.

In an instant, bloody radiance bloomed on her body, and a familiar breath flooded into Charlotte's perception.

"Bloodlines!"

Sebastian's expression changed slightly.

He subconsciously stood in front of Charlotte, but Laura did not attack, but bowed down to Charlotte:

"Lord Charlotte! I want to report to you! The Leon-Castell family colluded with foreign enemies and intends to overthrow Castel!"

After hearing Laura's words, Charlotte looked weird.

She took a deep look at him and said:

"Shouldn't you tell me what happened to you before reporting it?"

Laura was silent for a few seconds, then sighed:

"My lord, as you can see, I am no longer human."

Then, she gritted her teeth and said:

"I became a blood clan, and this...is the evidence against the Leon-Castel family!"

As she said that, a light flashed in Laura's hand, and a stack of parchments appeared.

She presented it respectfully, and Sebastian stepped forward to take it and presented it to Charlotte again.

Charlotte opened the parchment and read it, and the more she looked, the weirder her expression became:

"You mean to say that Leon Castel used the power of the blood clan of the Fallen Star Kingdom to infiltrate various noble families, and secretly recruited troops to train the army, intending to rebel?"

"Not only that, they also secretly infiltrated the mining workshop and the Legris family, and even wanted to kill you?"

Laura nodded, gritted her teeth and said:

"That's right! It's a pity that I was lucky. I awakened the power of the dragon at a critical moment, and I will fight back against my blood clan, and seize the other party's power!"

Charlotte's expression became even weirder.

She glanced at the various information on the parchment and said:

"But I've heard that... the Legris family controls most of the managers of the Castel Mining Workshop."

"Conspiracy! This is a conspiracy against us Legris! The mining workshop has long been out of control. The Leon family is using the income from the workshop to expand the army. I am trying to use the influence of the family in the workshop to destroy their plans. But they took a bite back!"

Laura said angrily.

As she spoke, her expression gradually became solemn:

"My lord, the Len-Castel family is not only secretly recruiting soldiers, but also using their huge connections to spread rumors among the various territories, proclaiming that you are the saint of the holy royal family, and proclaiming the belief that your arrival will unify the territories , intending to stir up conflicts between the Castel family and the people!"

Charlotte's heart moved:

"So, you don't think I'm the saint of the Holy King?"

Laura nodded:

"Thousands of years ago, our Legaris family had a saint from the church, who knew some secrets..."

"If you are really a saint, the clerical country has already received the oracle from the god and canonized you."

Charlotte gave Laura a surprise look.

It was the first time she had heard of it.

"My lord! Castel is undercurrents, very dangerous! Our Legolis family is ready for war, and we can fight to protect Castel at any moment!"

"Leon-Castel and the blood clan colluding with them are huge. Beigang is not safe now. Please consider going north temporarily and moving to the Legelis Territory. The Legelis family has expanded the cavalry regiment, and the family has made a decision. I will swear to protect your safety!"

Laura knelt down on one knee with a sincere expression.

Charlotte was noncommittal.

She gently handed the information to Sebas, then smiled and said:

"Your Excellency Laura, Legris is the earliest knight family that followed me in Castel, and has always been loyal. I believe in your loyalty to the family."

"Just, such important information, why didn't you tell me in advance and report it to the church?"

Laura was silent for a moment, then sighed:

"Because I'm not sure if you have been controlled by the Leon-Castel family. After all... it was their family who went to pick you up back then."

"As for the church... it's not credible!"

Laura shook her head.

...

Laura complained about Len Castell's conspiracy, and at the same time strongly expressed her desire to go north to prepare for the war, and then resigned.

Charlotte, Sebastian, and Nice looked at each other with inexplicable expressions.

Sebastian held back for a long time before choking out a sentence:

"Master, your territory... seems to be more lively than we imagined."

Charlotte also has some headaches.

To be honest, she never expected that the first two nobles from the territory whom she met would come to report each other, just like playing werewolf killing.

"The next one... will be the Roman-Fore family."

Charlotte glanced behind the curtain and said.

"Yes."

Sebastian replied.

Charlotte nodded:

"Let him in."

Different from the previous two families, the person who came in to meet the Romain-Fore family was not the headed Viscount, but a middle-aged man with rough appearance.

"You are His Excellency Vincent, the eldest son of His Excellency Viscount Francis, right? What about the Viscount?"

"Going back to the Earl, my father is old and suddenly feels unwell, so he has to leave the venue temporarily, and I will come to see him instead."

Vincent said in a deep voice.

Charlotte took a deep look at him and nodded slightly:

"I see."

After finishing speaking, Vincent searched and took out a roll of parchment from his arms:

"My lord..."

"Our Roman-Fore family has urgent information to report to you... We have discovered that several chambers of commerce and workshop owners in the territory have contacts with blood clans from the Fallen Star Kingdom, intending to do something wrong to you..."

"Among them, there are even some big family members in the territory."

Charlotte: ...

"bring here."

she motioned.

Vincent handed the scroll to Sebas, and Sebas handed it to Charlotte again.

Charlotte opened it and browsed quickly, her expression becoming more and more strange.

The families recorded in this information are almost all the upstarts of Castel, and there are actually the surnames of Leon Castell and Legris.

Charlotte remained calm, slowly put away the parchment, and said:

"I know about this, thanks to Roman Foer for the information."

After speaking, the atmosphere froze.

The son of Viscount Romain Fore seemed not to be good at talking, and after reporting the report, he stood there numbly, like a cold stone.

Charlotte chatted casually for a few words, and after realizing that the conversation was really impassable, she had no choice but to let the other party back down.

The representative of the Roman Foer family left, and the atmosphere inside the curtain became more subtle.

Charlotte, Sebastian, and Nice looked at each other with inexplicable expressions.

Well, the two viscount families reported each other, and the third... directly reported the lesser half of Castel plus the first two families.

"Next... is Baron Lanze, the leader of the upstart faction?"

Charlotte asked.

"Yes."

"Let him in."

...

"Master Earl!"

The fourth audience member, Baron Lanzer representing the upstart faction of Castel, entered the curtain and saluted Charlotte respectfully.

Then, before Charlotte continued to say anything, he took out a roll of parchment from his arms.

Charlotte's eyes twitched:

"Your Excellency Lanze, do you want to report something to me?"

Baron Lanze was stunned:

"How do you know?"

Charlotte: ...

"Tell me, who do you want to report?"

She rubbed her temples.

Baron Lanzer looked solemn:

"My lord, I want to report the Roman-Fore family!"

"They colluded with the merchant guilds and nobles of the Fallen Star Kingdom, secretly resold mithril and arms, extorted merchant ships in the territory, and secretly merged various underground organizations in the earldom, intending to plot evil!"

Charlotte: ...

Damn, why does she feel like her territory is like a mahjong table.

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