Blood Holy Scripture: True Ancestor Charlotte de Castel
Chapter 164: -2- Coming of Age Ceremony (Two-in-One)

Chapter 164: -2- Coming of Age Ceremony (Two-in-One)

When elegantly dressed Charlotte arrived at the manor’s grand hall, warm applause suddenly erupted.

In the luxurious reception hall, the crowd was buzzing as the nobles all stood up and greeted the young lady with respectful bows.

Among them were families and wealthy businessmen who had dealings with Castel, representatives from various friendly families, and envoys from the lower nobility of the Castel Territory.

Charlotte was dressed in a beautiful noble gown, her golden hair naturally cascading down her back, elegant and noble, stunning and charming under the dreamy multicolored crystal lights, like a holy angel.

Today, she looked even more beautiful and more mature.

Of course, Charlotte knew it was just the effect of the clothes and makeup.

She had her height measured periodically, and since her crossing, she actually hadn’t grown at all; stripped of her clothes, she was still the same pitiable small frame.

Charlotte seriously suspected that from the moment she became a Bloodline, her body shape and appearance had been permanently set.

Seeing the young lady enter the hall, the crowd attending the ceremony parted to make a path, with a wine-red silk carpet leading straight to the front of the hall.

There, the dean of the Church Hospital, Lawuer, dressed in a white priest robe, wore a relieved smile.

Charlotte made her way through the crowd to the front of the hall.

She pinched the corner of her dress, bowed gracefully to Lawuer, and smiled, saying,

"Grandfather Lawuer, good evening."

Lawuer also smiled and said,

"Good evening, Charlotte, congratulations on coming of age, you look truly beautiful today."

"Thank you for your praise,"

Charlotte smiled.

Then, she twinkled her eyes,

"Congratulations to you too, for becoming the Great Priest of Bold."

"Only acting Great Priest; if I can’t pass the Divine Grace test and become Blazing Sun, I’ll eventually have to return to serve at the Church Hospital,"

Lawuer shook his head.

Divine Grace test, huh...

Charlotte’s heart stirred slightly, secretly remembering this name.

Dean Lawuer of the Church Hospital being elected as the Great Priest of Bold was quite surprising to Charlotte.

Normally, only Third Tier Blazing Sun priests are eligible to become Great Priests.

According to Black Cat Nisi, this seemed to be a result of a power struggle between the Judgement Court and the Bold Church.

The newly appointed Great Knight, aiming to purge the Fallen Priests from the Bold Church, did not want to see a powerful Great Priest, hence supported Lawuer, who is still of Silver Moon.

Yes, purging the Fallen Priests.

As the proverb goes, if the upper beam is not straight, the lower beam will be crooked. Great Priest Linus indulging in corruption meant that there were also his followers in the Bold Church.

Perhaps these followers were unaware of the Great Priest’s secrets, but their hands were not clean either, with some even participating in Drunk Dream Saloon activities.

In recent months, under the inspections of the Judgement Court, the Bold Church had been chaotic daily.

However, for Charlotte, this was a good thing.

She had always maintained a good relationship with Lawuer, and having Lawuer perform her coming-of-age Holy Rite could avoid some unnecessary troubles.

"You will certainly pass the test, after all... your faith is so devout,"

Charlotte smiled.

Priest Lawuer, however, didn’t seem as excited, but rather gave a wry smile,

"Let’s hope... Bold is a mess right now, with nearly a quarter of the Grand Cathedral’s staff dismissed by the Great Knight. Who knows what will happen in the future?"

Charlotte blinked again,

"If you don’t want to stay in Bold, apply to come to Castel, we need honest priests like you in Castel."

"Hahaha, Charlotte, you’ve become quite the speaker,"

Lawuer laughed heartily.

After speaking, as if something came to his mind, he hesitated for a moment, then asked,

"Charlotte, does the oath you made before Linus to the Church still count?"

Charlotte’s smile narrowed slightly, and she lowered her head.

Lawuer immediately understood.

He sighed lightly and said,

"I see."

"I know Linus’s actions have disappointed you somewhat towards the Church, but... he has received his due punishment."

"If you have thoughts about it, the doors of the Holy Royal Court are always open for you."

Charlotte hesitated for a moment, then raised her head, looking sincerely at the old priest:

"Grandfather Lawuer, I indeed hesitated."

"I think... perhaps it’s also because my faith is not devout enough."

"If possible, after I inherit the title and return to the territory, I hope to enroll in Castel’s Church School in my spare time to further study the Church’s teachings and pray and repent under the Holy Light."

Hearing the young lady’s words, Lawuer’s face showed relief:

"Inheriting the territory while also serving as a noble priest... I understand."

"Don’t worry, I will write you a letter of introduction. The Holy Light will witness your devotion and hear your voice."

Charlotte smiled sweetly, very pleased:

"Thank you!"

She was really happy.

As long as she held the nominal title of noble priest, she could boldly enter the local church in Castel to benefit even when she returned.

"It’s the least I can do."

Lawuer smiled.

After saying this, he straightened his expression:

"Well, the time has come, let us begin."

Dean Lawuer clapped his hands, and the music in the hall stopped instantly, the boiling crowd also quieting down.

Charlotte’s coming-of-age ceremony had officially begun.

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