Blood Holy Scripture: True Ancestor Charlotte de Castel
Chapter 375: -128- Suppressing the rebellion in the north

Chapter 375: -128- Suppressing the rebellion in the north

Count Gaston’s meeting with Charlotte was no secret.

In fact, the mobilization of an army of this scale could not be concealed.

Before Charlotte had even left the Northern Lands, the nobles there knew she was going to meet with the Commander of the standing army in the Tulip Count Domain. Similarly, in the Tulip Count Domain, there were officers loyal to the Bold family who remained behind.

Nevertheless, Charlotte hadn’t intended to keep the meeting a secret.

Moreover, after returning to North Port, she publicly announced the outcome of the meeting—that she would form an Allied Forces with Count Gaston, who was stationed in the Tulip Domain, to march north and eliminate the rebels of Castel.

The Tulip Count Domain did the same.

Upon returning to the fortress, Count Gaston swiftly organized his military resources and declared that he would assist Count Castel in quelling the rebellion to the north.

This decision caused quite a stir among the high-ranking officers of the standing army, many of whom were loyal to the Bold family and expressed their opposition.

After all, the stationed army bore the name Bold, and even though Count Gaston served as the Commander and the Gaston family had established themselves there for ten years, they could not fully replace the influence of the Bold family.

The commanders who opposed Count Gaston had sufficient reasons to do so.

They argued that, without orders from the Bold side, the standing army should not leave the Tulip Count Domain on their own, let alone assist a Duchy noble in suppressing a rebellion.

For them, just the fact that Count Gaston was mobilizing troops to leave the fortress was enough to cause dissatisfaction.

For a time, whether or not to support Count Castel in sending troops to quell the rebellion was a matter of heated debate among the Tulip Count Domain’s noble commanders, and the Bold Faction and Gaston Faction each stood their ground.

However, this squabble did not last long.

Because Count Gaston wrote an urgent letter, transmitted from the Mage Tower in the fortress to the Bold side.

Soon after, a reply from the Bold side was also transmitted back through the Mage Tower.

Duchess Eleanor of Bold agreed with Count Gaston’s decision and ordered him to dispatch troops to assist Count Castel in quelling the rebellion to the north.

With the consent from the Bold side, the other commanders of the stationed army naturally had no reason to object.

Although many commanders were puzzled as to why the Bold side would agree to Count Gaston’s actions, an order was an order, and in the end, they chose to comply.

Meanwhile, in North Port, the returning Charlotte also announced that she would personally lead her forces north to suppress the rebellion.

Charlotte would serve as the leader of the Allied Forces, with Baron Angus acting as the actual overall Commander.

All participating nobles could earn rewards based on their martial achievements, with the most meritorious able to gain land from the Legris Family and even... titles of nobility.

Once the order was announced, the already eager Northern nobles immediately became ecstatic.

In their view, the strength of the Allied Forces was clearly superior to the rebels, and now with the assistance of Count Gaston’s regular Duchy army, quelling the rebellion seemed as easy as taking a walk in the garden.

It was virtually a victory within easy reach, not to mention the hope of gaining land and titles for those who distinguished themselves in battle.

However, there were still voices of opposition.

For instance, from the Old Viscount of the Roman Fuer family...

"Count, why... why did you agree to Count Gaston’s proposal? The Third Prince’s covetousness toward Castel is well-known, and you have also seen the intelligence from the Violet side."

"More dangerous to us now than the Northern rebellion is the covetous Third Prince and the Violet Army that’s chomping at the bit."

"I do not think it is a good decision to lead the army north at this time, especially since you personally will be taking the field..."

"Have you not considered that this could likely leave our south vulnerable, and should Violet forces launch an assault, the consequences would be unimaginable..."

"What’s more, are you not worried that Count Gaston might betray us during the suppression of the rebellion, turning coat on the battlefield? Or are you planning to deal with both the rebels and Tulip Count’s forces at once?"

"I know you probably want to quickly resolve the civil unrest to concentrate on the potential invasion, but your choice... is too risky!"

Watching the Old Viscount who, disregarding his trusted aide’s obstruction, hurried to the Count Mansion to advise her after learning of her decision, Charlotte’s expression softened and she spoke gently,

"Viscount, rest assured, I am well aware of who our true enemy is."

"Don’t worry, I will not take all the troops. Until the Northern Land rebellion is resolved, the south will encounter no problems."

Viscount Roman Fuer furrowed his brow:

"That only makes it more inadvisable, and even more dangerous! You are risking your own life!"

"Not to mention the rebels, but Tulip Count’s forces are Regular Transcendents capable of forming Magic Energy Formations! Should our forces face their defection and pincer attack, the consequences would be too dreadful to contemplate!"

After hearing the Old Viscount’s words, Charlotte smiled faintly:

"Viscount, rest assured, Tulip Count’s forces are no longer an issue."

"Hmm?"

Viscount Roman Fuer was clearly taken aback.

Charlotte did not continue to explain but simply gestured to Sebastian beside her, who then retrieved a scroll of parchment from his chest and passed it to the Old Viscount with a smile,

"Viscount, take a look."

Viscount Roman Fuer took it, and when he clearly saw the content, he was immediately stunned:

"This is... a secret pact between you and Count Gaston?! Count Gaston is willing to support you against the Third Prince?!"

"This... how is this possible?!"

...

Viscount Roman Fuer racked his brains but couldn’t comprehend why Count Gaston would side with Castel.

The contract Sebastian presented was genuine; it was certified by the Contract God, and to contravene it was to court enmity with the Holy Royal Court, tantamount to courting self-destruction.

But no matter what, since such a contract existed, Viscount Roman Fuer had no objections to make.

As for why such a contract existed... it was naturally something Charlotte had specifically arranged with Count Gaston.

The matter of the Blood Servant couldn’t be brought to light, but a contract could.

Merely words were insufficient to dispel the doubts of nobles like Viscount Roman Fuer; she needed a more reasonable means to provide the nobles with an explanation.

After inspecting the contract, Viscount Roman Fuer no longer opposed Charlotte’s plan.

Although he still harbored doubts, as a vassal, he understood that every noble had their secrets, and there were some matters that if Charlotte chose not to disclose, it was not his place to pry.

At least... given their current relationship, it was not his place to pry.

Thus, three days after Charlotte announced her departure northward, the troops at North Port began their operation.

Charlotte specifically donned a dress armor, leading fifteen thousand men, surrounded by many nobles, to march grandly towards the Northern Land.

Meanwhile, in Bold City, the Third Prince also received a letter stating Charlotte herself was heading north to suppress the rebellion...