Blood Holy Scripture: True Ancestor Charlotte de Castel
Chapter 150: -138- A Convoy from the Count Territory

Chapter 150: -138- A Convoy from the Count Territory

The June sun grew warmer and more fervent with each passing day.

Three days had elapsed since the Church’s spectacular failure in the public’s prosecution, and two days since the Flame Demon apparition that had awakened many.

While the tavern patrons still mentioned the lucky Rose Association’s Holy Judgment when merry with drink and argued whether the Flame Demon in the night sky was reality or illusion, and whether it was the Duke, the Great Priest, or someone else who extinguished it with a radiant light...

But regardless, what was done was done, and Bold City quickly returned to its usual tranquility.

Such was the world of Mireya.

The existence of Transcendent powers was no secret; though astonished by various apparitions and great forces, people’s capacity for acceptance, especially in a large city like Bold with the presence of the "Blazing Sun" Third Tier, was always strong.

Of course, more importantly, neither Duke Mansion nor the Church had offered an explanation for that night’s apparition, and despite various incredible rumors, since neither had stepped forward to clarify nor further alienate the public, it meant that the incident had been resolved without serious issue.

Today, many had already shifted their attention elsewhere, towards the northern gate of Bold City.

Particularly those residents of the Outer City District, those chattering children racing through the streets.

They gathered outside the city gate, eyes filled with anticipation as they looked upon the wide road leading north.

Today was the day the Castel family’s convoy, tasked with transporting materials, would enter the city, a routine unbroken on the twentieth of every month for years.

With the advancement of Space Magic technology, although Teleportation Arrays and Space Rings were gradually becoming common among Transcendents, considering operational costs and certain intrinsic limitations of space technology, long-distance transport still relied on conventional convoys.

The wealthy Castel family was no exception.

And for the children of the Outer City District, this day each month was their lucky day.

"Has it not arrived yet?"

"It should be here soon, right? It’s usually around this time every month!"

"I wonder how many silver Tana I’ll find today!"

Peering at the horizon, the children excitedly discussed among themselves.

However, outside the city gates, the most striking sight was not these gathered children.

The most eye-catching was a group of people standing by the roadside.

An ornate carriage, carved with intricate patterns, bore the conspicuous symbol of a black eagle on its side.

Boys and girls in black-and-white uniforms respectfully stood by, guarding a luxurious parasol that shielded from the proud sun.

Beneath the parasol, a young girl dressed in a black and red gothic gown sat on a temporarily placed recliner, gazing into the distance.

Many passersby found it difficult to avert their eyes from the beautiful young girl.

Some merchants visiting Bold City for the first time couldn’t help but inquire about her origins to their companions and guides:

"Who is that beautiful noble girl? She has such fine poise! Is she the daughter of some Great Noble family?"

However, they often faced disdainful expressions from their companions or Bold City residents in response:

"Who? Have you not seen the family crest on the side of the carriage?"

And once these merchants noticed the emblem on the side of the carriage, they quickly showed recognition, their looks towards the young girl filled with curiosity, longing, and yearning:

"The dual-headed black eagle... it’s the Castel family! Could she be Castel’s heiress?"

"Charlotte! That’s Charlotte! The jewel of Castel, the richest young lady in Bold!"

"I heard that whoever marries her would essentially gain half the Bold Duchy as a dowry! The wealth of the entire Star Moon Lowlands would be theirs for the taking!"

"Hey, that’s old news. Didn’t you know? Castel’s heir is a devout Holy believer; she has decided to remain unmarried for life and has vowed to offer her territory to the Church after her return to the Divine Country."

"Hiss... Is that true? That’s such a pity!"

"Offered to the Church? Would the Bold Duke allow that? Would the King allow that?"

"That, I don’t know; the affairs of the Nobles and the priests are not for us to worry about."

Pedestrians were abuzz with discussion.

And the perceptive Charlotte heard all of the chatter about her.

"I really am famous... Even outside the city gates, so many people care about me."

She couldn’t help but say sardonically.

Beside her, Sebastian smiled while complimenting her, as fluently adept as ever:

"Of course, distinguished Master, wherever you go, your radiance will surely make you the center of attention."

Charlotte: ...

She didn’t bother with Sebastian’s insubstantial flattery, instead glancing at the increasingly glaring sun.

Even with the parasol shielding her, the scattered light was still rather uncomfortable.

Noticing the young lady’s discomfort, Casimodo who was standing on the other side, couldn’t help but say:

"Master, it’s getting hotter and hotter, and, actually... there’s no need for you to come and welcome them in person."

"It’s alright. As the head of the Castel family, I feel it’s necessary to personally welcome the family knights who have come from afar after assuming the position of Family Head."

Charlotte said with a smile.

Of course, the real reason was her curiosity about the Armored Knights of the Mireya world. In her previous life, she had played with them a lot in games, but she had never seen them in person.

Warhorses and armor, the romance of men!

In the eager anticipation of the children, gradually, wisps of dust began to spread from the distant horizon.

Some of the older children’s eyes lit up instantly:

"They’re coming! They’re coming! I think I can see the Castel banner!"

Charlotte felt a stir in her heart.

She looked toward the direction of the dust and soon made out a procession of riders at the end of her sightline.

The first to come into view was an Armored Knight draped in a black cloak, with a valiant black warhorse beneath him, also in armor.

At his side, two knights with black Eagle Flags planted on their backs flanked him, one on the left and one on the right.

Further away, carriages laden with goods became gradually visible, escorted by uniformly-dressed Armored Knights.

"They’re here! They’ve arrived!"

The children cheered, immediately excitedly running toward the convoy.

The Castel family’s caravans always threw out money before and after entering the city, all uniform Silver Tanas, very tempting to them.

Meanwhile, Charlotte unconsciously stood up, also slightly excited at the sight of the approaching Armored Knight.

Knights!

Knights from the territory!

Her own knights!

After crossing over and living in isolation for so long, slowly building her own power, she finally felt, for the first time, the real sensation of truly being a Count Lord when she saw the caravan...

In a grand procession, the convoy drew closer.

When the leading Armored Knight saw the Castel family’s carriages by the city gates and the golden-haired girl surrounded by maids and servants, he immediately became solemn.

He gently patted his horse, and the black steed underneath him hastened its pace, quickly breaking away from the group and rushing to the people at the forefront.

Dismounting, the dusty Armored Knight knelt on one knee, respectfully performing a bow before Charlotte, and said in a deep voice:

"Sharon... has seen Miss Charlotte!"

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