Gospel of Blood

Indeed, my slumber was a form of time travel, returning me to the past and potentially altering history!

Observing Albrecht’s magical imprint, Charlotte reached this conclusion.

This judgment didn’t come as a surprise to her.

Returning to the past was something she had long speculated about, and now it was merely confirmed.

However, regarding whether she was changing history, Charlotte still couldn’t make a final judgment.

Even though she had left the four characters “到此⼀游” (“I was here”), she couldn’t be sure if this act of leaving

Chinese characters after her time travel was what changed history or if it was always a part of history that she would travel back and leave those characters.

In other words, Charlotte couldn’t be certain if these four characters had always existed on the top of the royal library tower before her slumber.

What she could confirm now was that she had indeed traveled back in time.

Her actions were indeed influencing history, but whether this influence was a historical inevitability or a current occurrence that she could subjectively alter the timeline, she still needed further confirmation.

Of course, if she wanted further confirmation, she would have to wait until the next “time travel.”

Charlotte had already planned it out. If she traveled back in time again, she would use the central tower as the verification object and add the characters “夏洛” (“Charlotte”) in front of the four characters

Hmm, a very good idea!

“Great True Ancestor, is there something wrong with this pattern?”

Seeing Charlotte deep in thought, Albrecht became nervous and cautiously asked.

Charlotte collected her thoughts and shook her head.

“No, there’s no problem. You’ve done well this time.”

Receiving praise, Albrecht let out a long sigh of relief.

But looking at the pattern in the magical imprint, he hesitated and curiously asked.

“Great True Ancestor, may I ask about the origin and meaning of this pattern? This pattern seems to be some kind of text, but I’ve never seen it before.”

Charlotte glanced at him and said.

“It is indeed an ancient text. As for its meaning… there’s nothing special. I deliberately left it many years ago to verify some things.”

Hearing Charlotte’s words, Albrecht became even more curious.

However, he could also see that Charlotte didn’t intend to elaborate, so he wisely stopped pursuing the matter.

The mind of the Great True Ancestor was not something a small Legendary figure like him could fathom.

What he could do now was try to please her as much as possible, hoping she wouldn’t devour him and maybe even one day restore his freedom.

Thinking this, Albrecht respectfully asked.

“Great True Ancestor, do you have any other tasks for me since you summoned me to Castell?”

Charlotte nodded slightly.

“Indeed, I plan to go to the Starfall Kingdom soon. You will accompany me.”

“Starfall Kingdom?”

Albrecht was slightly stunned.

Seemingly connecting the dots, his eyes lit up.

“Great True Ancestor, is it for the throne of Starfall? Are you planning to go to Starfall and personally deal with the Nez Clan?”

Apparently, Albrecht’s intelligence network was not isolated, he was well aware of the turmoil surrounding the Starfall throne.

Charlotte gave him an odd look but didn’t fully deny it.

“Hmm, you could say that.”

Albrecht became even more excited.

“I understand. Albrecht is willing to serve you by your side. Those Nez fools who dare to offend you, Albrecht will capture them all and present them to you, turning them into your blood servants!”

Charlotte: …

“Alright, I know you hold a grudge about your blood servant status. If you want freedom, do your job well and show me your loyalty.”

She said flatly.

Albrecht’s face stiffened, and then he awkwardly smiled.

“You… you jest. Becoming your blood servant is the greatest honor of my life!”

Charlotte glanced at him, not bothering to expose his lie.

“Alright, I’ve arranged an identity for you. For now, stay in Northport as an extraordinary mercenary who has come to join me. Be available when needed.”

“Also, outside of this room, don’t call me the Great True Ancestor anymore. Address me as Countess or Lady Charlotte.”

Hearing he wouldn’t have to stay with Charlotte in the castle all the time, Albrecht breathed a slight sigh of relief. He bowed to Charlotte and respectfully said,

“Albrecht understands, Lady Charlotte. I will obey your orders…”

After receiving his orders, Albrecht left.

In Charlotte’s perception, this guy went to Northport’s Mercenary Association, registered as a mercenary, and rented a courtyard nearby to stay.

“He’s quite cooperative.”

Charlotte was amused.

At the same time, she was satisfied.

Having Albrecht accompany her was something she had decided upon when she planned to go to the Starfall Kingdom.

She was a Demigod, yes, but there were several Legendaries in Starfall.

After all, Albrecht, cowardly as he was, was still a Legendary. Keeping him around was having a high-level combat force, a useful helper in the Starfall Kingdom.

After Albrecht settled in Northport, Charlotte’s life returned to peace.

Of course, the peace was only on the surface.

As time passed, more and more news about the Starfall Kingdom came through various channels back to Northport.

Within Starfall, the noble factions of the Parliamentary Party and the Lilac Party were at odds, constantly arguing, with the throne still unclaimed, and rumors of impending civil war flying everywhere.

There were even rumors that a new king had been crowned, supported by the bloodbornes from behind, denying Charlotte’s right to the throne…

Even the servants in the castle couldn’t sit still. From time to time, Charlotte would hear their discussions, with some questioning if their lady intended to give up the throne.

And amidst these rampant rumors, a carrack ship flying the flags of the Starfall Kingdom and the Roman family slowly sailed into Northport under everyone’s watchful eyes.

Under the guard of fully armed port soldiers, a group of nobles in robes escorted by knights disembarked onto the pier.

The envoy from the Starfall Kingdom Parliament had finally arrived.

Charlotte soon learned of the envoy’s arrival through magical communication.

She instructed her staff to prepare the reception hall and waited for the envoy’s arrival.

Charlotte didn’t have to wait long.

The envoy from the Starfall Kingdom Parliament seemed quite eager. After disembarking, they didn’t even take a break but headed straight to the mansion.

A journey that usually took over twenty minutes by carriage was shortened to just over ten minutes.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Charlotte, looking through the window, finally saw the envoy representative entering the mansion and stepping out of the carriage.

It was a middle-aged noble around fifty years old, wearing a wig and a splendid noble robe.

Of course, Charlotte had already learned the man’s name and title through magical communication in advance.

John Stafford, Chief Speaker of the Starfall Kingdom Parliament, a member of the Royal Cabinet, and head of the kingdom’s internal affairs.

Like Charlotte, he held the title of count and was also known as Count Stafford.

Hearing the report about this man’s identity, Charlotte understood how much the Starfall Kingdom Parliament valued her.

The Chief Speaker, leader of the Parliamentary Party nobles, came personally to Northport amid the turbulent domestic situation. This took some nerve, not fearing assassination along the way.

However, when Charlotte sensed the man’s power through her extraordinary perception, she immediately understood.

This Chief Speaker of the Starfall Kingdom Parliament appeared ordinary, but his strength was quite impressive.

Although not Legendary, his aura definitely reached the level of Blazing Sun.

Moreover, Charlotte sensed a faint trace of holy power from him, suggesting he carried some extraordinary artifacts, likely artifacts from the Holy Court.

Probably for self-defense, considering… holy power significantly suppressed bloodbornes.

Of course, Charlotte wasn’t afraid of holy power.

This wasn’t because she personally wasn’t affected but because the Gospel of Blood she possessed wasn’t. With the Gospel’s blessing, she could even achieve immunity to holy power.

What surprised Charlotte was that after entering the reception hall, Count Stafford did something unexpected.

He kneeled on one knee and bowed deeply.

“John Stafford, Chief Speaker of the Starfall Kingdom Parliament, pays respects to Her Majesty the Queen…”