Blood Holy Scripture: True Ancestor Charlotte de Castel
Chapter 161: -149- Parting Ways (Volume One Complete)

Chapter 161: -149- Parting Ways (Volume One Complete)

"Mad? No... this is strategy."

Duke Bold gently shook his head.

Speaking, he looked at Laino calmly and said:

"If you want to become a qualified Duke of Bold, you must possess certain skills."

But Laino couldn’t help but laugh in anger:

"What a strategy! What a skill! What a Bold!"

After saying that, he tore off the lion crest on his chest and threw it to the ground:

"If this is what you call the esteemed Bold that people admire, then... keep this crest for yourself!"

"Such a dirty surname, such nobles, make me sick!"

Having said that, Laino also took off the luxurious noble robe he was wearing and threw that to the ground as well before turning to leave.

"Stop! You rebellious child! Pick up the family crest right now!"

Duke Bold’s expression darkened and he said sternly.

The pressure of a Blazing Sun Third Tier suddenly erupted, and Laino’s face whitened slightly.

Nevertheless, he still stood tall and said coldly:

"No... that is your family crest."

"From today on, I have nothing to do with Bold."

"I swear to Divine Lord Haral, I, Laino, have... no further ties with the Bold family!"

After he had spoken, he slammed the door and left without looking back.

Duke Bold looked in the direction where Laino had disappeared, his face ugly with anger as he crushed the armrest of the lounge chair.

But soon, he slumped back in the chair, looking much older all at once.

...

North gate of Bold City.

Kara led her horse, silently watching the beautiful girl who had come to see her off.

Under the black parasol, the blond, blue-eyed girl with a charming smile asked sincerely:

"Miss Kala, have you really decided to leave Bold and restart your mercenary life in Eastern Yonette, Black Land?"

"Won’t you reconsider my offer?"

Kara paused for a moment and then gently shook her head:

"No, I’m tired."

Upon hearing Kara’s words, the girl looked somewhat regretful.

She sighed lightly and said:

"I understand."

"Thank you for taking care of me in Bold City. I wish you a smooth journey and hope you can start a new life in Eastern Yonette."

"Eastern Yonette is not too far from the Castel Domain, and Castel’s gates are always open to you. I hope that in the future... we can meet again."

Kara nodded slightly and then mounted her horse.

"Thank you."

With those final words, she rode away.

Watching the silhouette of the female knight gradually disappear into the horizon, Sebastian, who was holding the parasol for Charlotte, sighed softly:

"Despite wanting to uncover the truth, she kept working for her enemies... Miss Kala’s story is truly sorrowful."

Charlotte also nodded in agreement.

Kara had resigned from her Demon Hunting Knight position and was probably utterly disillusioned with the Church.

She still wished to attract such a promising Transcendent Knight to her own domain.

But unfortunately... after going through so much, the other party had no desire to work for Castel anymore.

"I hope that after she leaves Bold, she can quickly move on from past shadows," said the girl.

"But unfortunately... she didn’t manage to strike a blow against Duke Bold. As far as I know, the information Kara provided to the Church did not involve the Bold family."

Sebastian said with some regret.

Charlotte smiled noncommittally:

"That might not necessarily be the case."

While they were speaking, the urgent sound of horses’ hooves came from behind.

Accompanying the sounds of the hooves was the familiar noise of someone riding.

Charlotte’s heart stirred, and she looked back.

Seeing the newcomer, she smiled slightly and said,

"Lord Laino, what brought you out of the city?"

The rider who had come galloping was none other than Laino.

He had changed back into the clothes and gear of a freelance mercenary, and not a trace of the Bold family crest or sword could be seen on him.

He appeared quite hurried, looking around as if searching for something.

Even upon hearing Charlotte’s voice, his mind wasn’t on conversing with the young lady; instead, he responded somewhat distractedly,

"Oh... Miss Charlotte..."

Having said that, he quickly asked,

"Right! Miss Charlotte, have you seen Kala? I heard she left the city in this direction!"

"Miss Kala? She has headed north."

Charlotte replied.

"North?!"

Laino’s spirit lifted.

"Yes, she’s leaving Bold. She said she’s going to the Black Land of Eastern Yonette to start a new life..."

Charlotte continued.

"Leaving Bold... Eastern Yonette..."

Laino murmured to himself, his gaze toward the distance becoming resolute:

"Miss Charlotte, thank you for your information!"

After speaking, his expression carried a hint of apology:

"And... I am sorry."

With that, he gave Charlotte a mercenary’s salute, then continued riding his horse, pursuing her northward.

Watching the fading figure of Laino, Sebastian couldn’t help but remark,

"It seems that the old Duke will have headaches over his inheritance issues once again."

Charlotte nodded gently.

The old Duke was as crafty as a fox.

Beyond the memories from Lotti’s dreams, he had left no evidence pointing to his guilt.

As a Great Noble of the Kingdom, without sufficient evidence, not even the Holy Royal Court could take action.

But sometimes, it wasn’t necessary to have ample evidence to strike down an enemy.

His own life was not long for this world, yet he had severed ties with his only heir...

For the Bold Duke, who held the family inheritance in high regard, it was almost like watching his own family line end before his eyes, a punishment more painful than death itself!

Charlotte drew back her gaze from afar and gently stretched out her hand.

Specks of light gathered in her palm, and the lingering souls of the girls she had awakened appeared.

"It’s all over now, you can rest in peace and depart."

She sighed.

The blurry apparitions rose like wisps of wind and bowed lightly to Charlotte.

A breeze blew, scattering the points of light with the wind.

Charlotte watched the last wisp of soul dissipate.

Then, she turned and walked away.

...

In July of the Holy Calendar year 1444, Linus, the Great Priest of the Bold Duchy, was arrested by the Holy Royal Court for colluding with the Blood Demon Sect and harming civilians, causing a huge stir in all of Bold and the New Moon Kingdom.

In September of the same year, the sinner Linus faced ecclesiastical judgment in the Royal Capital of the New Moon Kingdom. Due to the severe impact of his actions, he was sentenced to death by burning by the New Moon Diocese’s Judgment Chief, with the execution carried out immediately.

At the same time, Laino de Bold, the heir of the Bold family, announced his break from the family and headed to the adventurers’ paradise, the Black Land of Eastern Yonette, to once again become a freelance mercenary...

In November, after a thorough investigation, the Holy Royal Court confirmed that an Evil God resembling a Bloodline Prince had indeed appeared in the Bold Duchy.

Based on the confessions of Linus before his death, the Holy Royal Court designated this entity as the Dark Night God and listed it as a high-priority subject for investigation...

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(End of Volume One)