Blood Holy Scripture: True Ancestor Charlotte de Castel
Chapter 272: -45- Assassination!_2

Chapter 272: -45- Assassination!_2

"If that’s the case, then this is definitely not just any war, because if they merely wanted to subvert the Castel family, there would be no need for such a massive mobilization. Another reason the nobles might be reporting each other, in my opinion, is that the Bloodline behind the scenes made too big a commotion."

Upon hearing Sebastian’s analysis, Charlotte fell into a pensive mood.

Some of Sebastian’s ideas coincided with her own, and she also felt that since these reporting nobles were so confident, perhaps there was indeed some traceable evidence in what they reported.

However, Sebastian’s analysis that the Nais Clan was likely using the hands of the Castel nobles to prepare for war, she had not considered that.

"Using the power of nobles to prepare for war? If they really can do that, they would have to completely control all the territory nobles in their domain first, wouldn’t they?"

Charlotte said.

"Hey, that’s not necessarily the case!"

Nisi suddenly spoke up.

"Oh?"

Charlotte gave him an inquisitive look.

Meeting her gaze, Nisi proudly puffed out his chest, like a student ready for a test, and spoke confidently:

"Lord Charlotte, don’t you find it strange that these nobles chose the same way of audience?"

"They all come bearing materials for accusations, all demonstrate loyalty to you, and they all have reported hostile families..."

"If it were one or two families, it might be nothing, but when every family seeking an audience is doing the same, it’s obviously driven by a more formidable power behind the scenes!"

"Sebastian is right about one thing, and that’s the hidden force, or to put it more bluntly, the Bloodline of the Falling Star Kingdom, they have probably made too big a stir."

"They have indeed infiltrated many noble families, but at the same time, they might not have full control, or rather, they acted too hastily and left loopholes."

"And now, you have arrived, you are clearly here to investigate the truth behind the scenes, you even represent the Holy Royal Court on paper..."

"At this moment, everyone reporting at the same time could muddy the waters, rendering both you and the Church behind the scenes unable to act!"

"In doing so... on the one hand, the Nais Clan could buy themselves more time to completely control Castel, on the other hand..."

"On the other hand, they could confuse your perception, shatter the trust between you and the territory nobles, shift your focus, while creating an opportunity for themselves to strike when your guard is down!"

Sebastian continued after Nisi’s words.

Nisi glared at Sebastian, seemingly annoyed by his interruption, but soon turned his attention back to Charlotte with a serious expression, saying:

"Lord Charlotte, the Nais Clan... they may really be about to make their move on you."

Charlotte’s gaze flickered slightly.

She understood what Nisi meant.

The Nais Clan’s Bloodline didn’t need to completely control the Castel nobles.

They only needed to infiltrate some of them, inserting their influence to a degree that could affect the nobles’ decisions.

In other words, the Nais Clan only needed to infiltrate the management layers of the various noble families and didn’t need to fully control the heads of each family.

By turning the Castel nobles into a disorganized mess, and then... if they could just control her as the Lord, naturally, they could command the leaders of the families.

At the same time, combined with bottom-up infiltration into each family, gaining complete control wouldn’t be a problem.

By then, the Nais Clan would have entirely taken over Castel!

Thinking this, Charlotte had some guesses about the Nais Clan’s plans.

But at the same time, she felt like she was overlooking something, an uneasy sensation lingering in her heart.

And just at that moment, Charlotte saw a noble suddenly leave the crowd in the ballroom, heading straight towards the curtain.

He was a middle-aged noble, clad in a traditional noble’s satin ribboned attire, though the costume appeared somewhat aged, lending him a certain worn and down-at-heel look.

His demeanor was anxious, and he quickened his pace, soon reaching the curtain.

The Castel Guards on either side of the hall swiftly approached, raising their weapons to intercept him.

"Who are you? What is your business? Nobles below the rank of Baron who wish to seek an audience with Count please apply in advance at the desk over there."

The North Port Mayor, Madoc, frowned as he observed the newcomer.

The middle-aged noble didn’t answer Madoc’s question.

He looked up, facing the curtain, and called out loudly:

"Count! I am Arles, a Landed Knight of the Lien Castel family! I wish to denounce the Lien Castel family for plotting treason and intending to rebel!"

The middle-aged noble’s voice was very loud.

At this moment, the gaze of everyone in the assembly converged on him.

Half-Elf musicians, subconsciously stopping their accompaniment, followed by a burst of discussion among the nobles, quickly refocused their attention on Viscount Lien Castel positioned in the hall.

Viscount Lien Castel’s expression changed slightly.

"Utter nonsense! Guards! Stop him at once!"

He angrily ordered the Castel Guards.

The guards did not move but instead remained in front of the curtain as if awaiting the Lord’s command.

Charlotte exchanged glances with Sebastian and Nisi, a tight feeling in their chests.

Without betraying her emotion, she gave Nisi a look and then turned to the nobles outside the curtains, commanding the guards:

"Remove the curtain."

With respect, the guards drew back the curtain, and the middle-aged noble lifted his head, looking towards Charlotte.

He was a noble who appeared quite weathered, his expression resolute.

"Count! I have solid evidence to prove Lien Castel’s betrayal!"

He kneeled on one knee, taking out a rolled-up sheepskin scroll from his bosom, and raised it high.

"Bring it here."

Charlotte spoke calmly.

Upon her command, the guard took the sheepskin scroll from the middle-aged noble’s hands, turned, and presented it with both hands.

However, just at that instant, another loud shout suddenly erupted within the hall:

"Be careful, Count! They are assassins!"

Charlotte looked over in surprise and saw Viscount Roman Fuer’s son Vincent, accompanied by several black-clothed swordsmen, rushing over with frantic faces.

At the same time, the guard holding up the sheepskin scroll suddenly leaped, charging towards Charlotte.

Sebastian scoffed coldly, stepping forward in front of Charlotte; but the guard did not change his move and charged directly towards Sebastian.

Seeing the guard’s vacant eyes and the gradually glowing sheepskin scroll in his hand, Charlotte’s heart skipped.

"Sebastian, retreat!"

She ordered.

Yet, it was too late.

A dazzling brilliance suddenly exploded between the guard and Sebastian, enveloping them instantly as a circular Array formed beneath their feet, and in the blink of an eye, their figures... vanished.

Simultaneously, the middle-aged noble, with a loud cry, charged at Charlotte.

His eyes bloodshot, he leaped, drawing a shining dagger from within his chest!

North Port Mayor Madoc’s expression changed drastically; he quickly stepped in front of Charlotte, grabbed a chair to use as a weapon, and shouted:

"Everyone! Protect the Count!"

But it was too late.

Another guard sprang up, cutting down Madoc, chair and all, while the middle-aged noble continued his assault on Charlotte.

Charlotte could clearly see the large pores and hairs on the fierce cheeks of the middle-aged noble.

However, as the middle-aged noble was about to succeed, the sound of an arrow slicing through the air suddenly pierced the hall, a crossbow arrow with an icy gleam shot through, puncturing the middle-aged noble’s head.

The middle-aged noble, carried by his momentum, fell to the ground, his dagger clattering beside him, quickly emitting a hissing white smoke upon contact with the floor...

Vincent, son of Viscount Roman Fuer, leapt in front of Charlotte, tossing aside his empty hand crossbow, drawing his sword with the other hand, and struck down another guard attempting to continue the attack on Charlotte, like a knight descended from the heavens.

"Protect the Count!"

He commanded the accompanying black-clothed swordsmen.

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