Blood Holy Scripture: True Ancestor Charlotte de Castel
Chapter 488: -20- Envoy of the Dark Apostle

Chapter 488: -20- Envoy of the Dark Apostle

"Lord Bertrand de Chevalier, I should have told you before—the Castel family is not to be touched before the Central Council meets!"

"I know you were once steward to the Third Prince and remain steadfastly loyal to him, harboring grievances against the Castel family, but even for revenge, there is a right time!"

"With the meeting imminent, everyone’s eyes are on the Castel family. To ensure our plan unfolds smoothly, we must keep a low profile these days!"

"Fortunately, when I entered the city yesterday, I detected something amiss. Otherwise, the chaos that would have followed your next move would have thrown everything into disarray!"

Richard spoke with dissatisfaction, sternly reprimanding.

Charlotte had been listening for quite a while before she realized that the hostility she’d encountered at the city gates the day she entered was being discussed, and it seemed that there had been further plots afoot, all of which had been thwarted.

This was somewhat in line with her and Sebastian’s speculations—it wasn’t entirely surprising, but what did surprise her was the identity of Richard de Gaston; the Duke’s son was involved with the Blood Demon Church, and not just involved—he was a high-ranking member!

With the enhanced perception granted by Blood Divine Power and Divine Possession, Charlotte also faintly sensed a loophole in his aura. Although the young son of the Duke was well-concealed, the faint trace of bloodline energy he carried told Charlotte that, like Bertrand, he had likely already received the First Embrace.

Of course, the Duke’s family was never short of transcendent artifacts, so Richard must possess some sort of item that disguised his aura, which was why Charlotte hadn’t recognized him the day before.

Charlotte considered this thoughtfully as Richard de Gaston’s chastisement continued:

"Lord Bertrand de Chevalier, Lord Albrecht has instructed me to tell you that he does not wish to see such an incident happen again! He requires a compliant Descendant, not a disobedient one. He can grant you eternal life, but he can just as easily take it away!"

"Do... you understand?"

His voice was cold, his words laden with warning.

Charlotte remained impassive.

She sighed, feigning remorse, and replied in a hoarse, aged voice:

"Lord Richard, I acted rashly. Going forward, I will actively cooperate with the Apostle Lord and will not act on my own."

Upon hearing her words, Richard’s expression softened slightly.

He nodded a bit and said,

"You understand, then that’s good. The ritual is near, and we cannot afford to lose sight of the bigger picture for trivial matters. Once we successfully complete the sacrificial ritual of our Lord, not just the Castel family, but the entire New Moon Kingdom will return to our Lord’s embrace, and even the Church of the New Moon will suffer a significant blow!"

A sacrificial ritual targeting the Kingdom and the Church?

Could it be... they plan to sacrifice the Royal Family, priests, and Nobles attending the Central Council?

Charlotte’s mind stirred with thoughts.

Richard then continued,

"As for the Castel family... you need not focus on them any longer. The Church has already covertly reported her whereabouts to the Church, and they will deal with her naturally."

"Perhaps the deity behind her can help with concealment, but the Holy Royal Court is not so easily fooled. With her around, she can also help us divert some of the Church’s focus."

"The Great Judge and the Demon Hunting Cardinal have already traveled to the Northern Land, and the other cardinals of the Church are scattered across various regions. With only Great Priest Charles present in Lutecia, this is our best opportunity..."

Charlotte: ...

It seemed that the Blood Demon Church was still unaware of the events that had transpired within the Church, not knowing that the Great Judge and the Demon Hunting Cardinal had never left.

Thinking it over, it made sense; no one else was present when the Church’s three leading figures personally "tested" her. The Church was a forbidden zone for the Blood Demon Church, so not knowing their internal happenings was expected.

Now it seemed the Great Judge and the Demon Hunting Cardinal were waiting for her not just because of the importance they placed on her but also likely in preparation for countering the Blood Demon Church.

But the Blood Demon Church... they were still unaware that the Church had gotten wind of their plotting.

After some thought, Charlotte said gravely,

"I will be careful. From now on, I won’t target the Castel family."

Richard de Gaston nodded slightly:

"I hope you can stand by your words. Our ritual is taking place right under the nose of the Church, just above it lies the Royal Square and the Council Hall, and not far from there is the Lutecia Cathedral. The closer we get to the final moment, the more cautious we must be. The newly appointed Great Priest of the New Moon is not an easy character to deal with!"

As he spoke, the young noble began to paint a rosy picture:

"Lord Bertrand, Albrecht has always been clear about rewards and punishments. Do your job well, and you will naturally be rewarded. After this ritual, the New Moon will face a power vacuum, and the Apostle Lord will not forget your contributions. In the future bloodstained royal court, there will definitely be a place for you..."

Bloodstained royal court?

Is the Blood Demon Church trying to imitate the Kingdom of Coria, attempting to subvert the rule of the New Moon and secretly take control of the New Moon Kingdom as they did in the past?

Charlotte mused, almost guessing what the so-called sacrificial ritual of the Blood Demon Church was about.

Sure enough, they had carried out a similar operation when they overthrew the New Moon Kingdom in history, and there were related records in the Church.

If her guess was correct, they likely intended to use some nobles as offerings during the Central Council meeting, while transforming other nobles into Bloodline Descendants.

As for which nobles would be sacrificed and which would become Bloodline Descendants... that would naturally depend on the stance of the nobles. The Church’s control over the nobles was limited, and it was not uncommon to find nobles with secret connections to the Blood Demon Church.

Charlotte pondered while revealing a look of joy:

"Please rest assured, Apostle Lord, I will definitely not let down the Church’s trust and will surely complete the mission you have entrusted to me!"

Richard nodded:

"It’s good that you understand."

"Also, don’t forget about Albrecht’s task of collecting the cursed pages. If you have time, bring back those collected as well."

Cursed pages?

Holy Scripture Fragments?!

Charlotte’s spirit was instantly lifted.

Yes, the Blood Demon Church has always been particularly interested in the Holy Scripture Fragments. Just last year, a Silver Moon Priest from Bold had collected quite a few fragments, and now the hidden strength of the Blood Demon Cultists in Lutecia was even stronger; they couldn’t possibly ignore these items.

And moreover... from the sound of it, the Dark Apostle Albrecht had assigned the task of collecting these pages to Bertrand!

Bertrand, after all, belonged to the Blazing Sun, and must have reaped some results. Perhaps... once Richard had left, she should thoroughly search Bertrand’s estate!

With this thought, Charlotte became even more excited, but her expression did not show it.

"I understand, I will send the collected pages over as soon as possible."

She said.

Richard was very pleased with her attitude.

After a few more words of instruction, the envoy of the Dark Apostle left.

And after confirming she was alone, Charlotte narrowed her eyes and began to communicate with the Blood Holy Scripture.

Within a certain distance, the Blood Holy Scripture was able to resonate with the Holy Scripture Fragments.

If Bertrand really had collected the pages, she might be able to sense them!

Inside the Dark Night Ancient Castle, the Blood Holy Scripture radiated brilliance, and at the same time, Charlotte felt a familiar calling from not too far away.

She found them!

She was certain in her heart.

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Sorry, I fell asleep last night while typing; here are the first 2000 characters.