Blood Holy Scripture: True Ancestor Charlotte de Castel
Chapter 311: -70- Academy’s Vision (Happy New Year)

Chapter 311: -70- Academy’s Vision (Happy New Year)

The ethereal hymn was beautifully dreamlike, and the dazzling Holy Light was sacred and majestic.

In the prayer room of the North Port Church, Charlotte, dressed in a white gown, sat erect in front of the Divine Statue of Haral, hands joined in prayer, eyes closed.

Watching the young Countess bathed in Holy Light, the priests of the Royal Court Church showed excitement, each sketching a Ring Cross over their hearts, whispering praises to the Divine.

A devout Lord often signifies the strengthening of faith, which is particularly important for the Church in the Northern Lands, where it is increasingly in decline.

If one were to say who in the North Port Free Territory was most expectant and devoted to the young Countess at this moment, it would undoubtedly be these priests.

In their eyes, the Holy Light radiating from the young girl was as dazzling as that of the legendary Saintess.

Moreover, with the recent rumors from the Northern Land and Charlotte’s recent harsh crackdown on the Blood Demon Forces, in their view, the young girl was nothing short of a devoted and loyal Preacher, a "Saint" who could save the Northern Church...

After a long while, the brilliance faded, and the hymn also came to a slow halt.

Charlotte gently opened her eyes, a flicker of light passing through her pupils, and her expression revealed a satisfied pleasure.

And this almost overflowing pleasure, in the eyes of the priests, cemented her devotion and fervor; their gaze towards Charlotte became even more fervent.

"Praise the Divine!"

Charlotte extended her right hand and made a standard Ring Cross sign on her chest, then gave a grateful nod towards the Divine Statue.

"Praise the Divine!"

The priests, too, showed excitement, bowing in unison with Charlotte’s gesture, their voices uniform and devout.

Only Lotti, the acting head priest of North Port Church, awkwardly averted her gaze, looking at the others with a hint of sympathy deep in her eyes.

The daily worship had become Charlotte’s routine in replenishing her Blood Divine Power with the help of the Holy Light.

Though it was only a little bit each time, the accumulation made it a steady source of Divine Power.

Her thanks to the great Divine Lord Haral...

Were always completely heartfelt.

The worship concluded, and Charlotte rose with the figurative support of Sherry, while the priests crowded around her.

Charlotte’s gaze fell on these priests, she smiled slightly and said,

"Lords of the clergy, how have you all considered my previous proposal?"

The priests looked at each other, then respectfully said:

"Count, I think you make a lot of sense. The Northern Land is different from other places, and we are well aware of how difficult it is to spread the faith of the Divine Lord here; everything must be done gradually..."

"Yes, the Church has long lost its foundation in Castel, not only that... the Northern Land has also gathered a large number of non-believers and Pagans hostile to the Church; taking a hard-line approach to spread our Lord’s glory may not be a good method."

"We very much agree with the conciliatory policy you mentioned, if we can make them truly feel the Church’s light and goodwill, they will ultimately be moved and converted..."

Looking at the unanimously approving Church priests, Charlotte revealed a bright and charming smile and softly said:

"Then I’ll have to ask everyone for help in the future. Restarting the Church Academy is the first attempt, and the Castel family will cover all the funds for the Church Academy."

"However, considering the public perception of the Church, I propose that the restarted Church Academy not be named ’Church’ but instead be called ’Northern Land College,’ what do you think?"

"This..."

Having heard Charlotte’s words, the priests exchanged glances, but considering the current plight of the Church in Castel, they ultimately all showed agreement:

"We will follow your commands in everything."

Charlotte’s smile became even warmer:

"Now, what we’ll need is everyone’s continued support. On the whole Mireya Continent, there’s no one more suitable than the priests to serve as instructors for general knowledge and etiquette classes. Once the school reopens, I’m certain that you all will be quite busy."

"Praises to the Holy Light, it is our duty! And serving as instructors also makes it more convenient to guide the young souls!"

The priests solemnly declared one after another.

After some discussion, the remaining priests in the Church were each assigned by Charlotte to teach at the "Northern Land College," which was planned to reopen.

Before departing, each priest left with a look of anticipation, brimming with hope for the near future.

Watching the priests leave, Charlotte’s mouth curved into a smile.

She turned her head to look at the silently standing priest Lotti and asked leisurely,

"Lotti, what do you think? How do you find my handling of the matter?"

Lotti wore a peculiar expression, sighed lightly, and said,

"It’s just like you... You’ve effortlessly shifted all the priests’ attention and turned them into a usable workforce."

"General knowledge and etiquette are the most boring courses that all students dislike wherever they are, and they also involve the most work. Once they become instructors, they likely won’t have the energy to preach..."

"Not only that, the reopening of the Church Academy has always been a wish of many priests of the Northern Church. However... Seeing your attitude, whether it ends up being ’Church Academy’ or ’Castel’s Academy’ is yet to be determined."

Upon hearing Lotti’s response, Charlotte smiled enigmatically, neither confirming nor denying.

In the days since the inspection action began, she had been considering what she could still do in her current position, and holding the belief that "education is the groundwork of a century-long plan," she felt that in the long term, she first needed to focus on this aspect.

This was also a part of her strategy to solidify her own rule and the future spread of faith.

"You’re right, I do have such plans, and not only that... If the academy truly reopens, I also plan to bring all the noble offspring from the territory to the academy for education in the future."

Charlotte said.

Lotti hesitated a bit before saying,

"That... might be somewhat difficult. Nobles all have their own inheritances and private tutors, and aside from those who wish to become noble priests, very few actually attend the Church Academy."

Charlotte replied with a smile,

"It’s just a concept for now. The future road is long, but for the moment, the main thing is to find something for the Northern priests to do."

"Whoever controls education, controls the power of thought. If we want to make the Northern Land as impregnable as gold, we must strengthen this aspect."

Lotti felt a small stirring in her heart,

"Lord Charlotte, are you... planning to start preaching?"

Charlotte thought for a moment and said,

"For now, consider it a precaution."

After discussing the specifics of rebuilding the long-closed "Church Academy" in the Northern Land with Lotti, having shorn today’s Divine Lord’s wool, Charlotte returned to the Count Mansion.

However, as soon as she got off the carriage, she saw the captain of the North Port City Guard Team hastily approaching, led by the Count Mansion’s deacon:

"Count, the City Guard Team has an urgent report!"

Saying this, the captain of the City Guard Team presented a hastily written parchment scroll with both hands.

The maid Sherry took the parchment scroll and handed it to Charlotte, who looked it over quickly, her expression shifting subtly and a look of surprise appearing on her face:

"The Nais Clan? An envoy?"