Gospel of Blood-Chapter 578 : Departing to the Theocracy!

Charlotte did not believe in coincidences.

Especially not these “coincidences” that were delivered right to her door.

Charlotte believed that the intelligence Albrecht brought was a meticulously woven inevitability rather than a mere coincidence.

No…

More accurately, Charlotte believed that anyone who heard Albrecht’s report would find the intelligence highly suspicious.

Albrecht’s special visit was likely because of this suspicion.

But this was precisely what puzzled Charlotte.

This intelligence was full of doubts, almost explicitly suggesting that “there is a conspiracy in the Theocracy”, with the core purpose clearly being to lure Charlotte there.

So, the question arises.

There were various ways to lure Charlotte to the Theocracy. Why would they choose such a roundabout and suspicious method?

Moreover, the relationship between Charlotte and Albrecht was only known to the two of them. The entity transmitting the intelligence must have known that it would definitely reach her through Albrecht.

Reflecting on this, Charlotte’s gaze at Albrecht became scrutinizing.

Under the scrutiny of her deep red-gold eyes, Albrecht, the Demonic Bloodborne, shivered and quickly raised his hands in a vow.

“Great True Ancestor, I have not betrayed you! You know me, I have long been your blood thrall. If I had betrayed you, you would have known immediately.”

Charlotte withdrew her gaze.

She didn’t believe Albrecht would betray her.

As he said, once he became her blood thrall, his every move and thought were under her perception. He had neither the means nor the opportunity to betray her.

Charlotte was only suspicious of whether a being beyond mortal existence had, in some way unknown to her, gleaned the secrets she and Albrecht shared.

Albrecht was Legendary, mortal forces couldn’t touch him. But if a Myth-level being had somehow spied on his secrets, it was slightly possible.

Moreover… if they could bypass Charlotte, their power must be formidable.

So, another question arose.

If the one “transmitting the message” was such a mythical being, would they need to be so troublesome?

Using a method that easily aroused Charlotte’s vigilance to “lure” her, it seemed more like a “kind reminder” upon closer thought.

Reminding her that the Theocracy was targeting her, reminding her that the Theocracy already knew some of her secrets…

“So… True Ancestor, do you still plan to go according to your original plan after hearing all this?”

Seeing Charlotte silent, Albrecht cautiously asked.

Charlotte returned to her thoughts and nodded.

“Yes, why not? Since the entity that informed you of this information is so eager for me to visit the Theocracy, I naturally can’t disappoint them.”

“But…”

Charlotte changed her tone, looking out the window. Her blue eyes, returning to their serene hue, reflected the lush treetops.

“Whether this is simply a conspiracy of the Theocracy or a ‘kind reminder’ from a certain entity, perhaps… we will find out in a few days.”

…

After this visit, Albrecht stayed in Starfall City.

This was Charlotte’s order. She planned to bring this Legendary Bloodborne along when she went to the Theocracy.

When Albrecht heard that Charlotte wanted to take him to the Theocracy, his face turned pale.

He had no choice, that was the Theocracy, the heart of the Holy Court. For a bloodborne, deemed part of the dark and evil faction, going there was akin to a death sentence.

Of course, Charlotte didn’t intend to send him to his death.

She simply valued his Legendary power and planned to bring an extra hidden bodyguard.

As for the other companions for this journey, Charlotte already had some considerations.

Nice would definitely go along.

The Theocracy was located in the heart of the Western Yunette Empire, and according to their planned route, this trip would conveniently pass by the Luna Coast City-States.

According to Nice’s model simulation, an undiscovered Faceless Statue still existed in the Luna Coast City-States, and Charlotte intended to investigate it on this trip.

With Nice accompanying her, he could further refine the model and help Charlotte with the location.

Moreover, Nice was familiar with the Holy Court and knew many people within the church, making things more convenient for Charlotte.

Additionally, nice could continue to serve as Charlotte’s double if necessary.

Sebastian was also on Charlotte’s list to bring along, acting as her accompanying butler.

Over the past three and a half years, many affairs in the Starfall Kingdom had been set on the right track. Charlotte’s throne had become increasingly stable with the submission of the Nez Clan and the recognition of the Starfall nobles, so Sebastian was no longer needed to oversee everything constantly.

“Great Master, Sebastian finally has the chance to travel with you again! After three and a half years apart, Sebastian has missed you immensely!”

Upon receiving the news, Sebastian hurried back from the northern coast, kneeling on one knee, his expression filled with excitement.

After three and a half years, the master and servant naturally caught up, and after Sebastian reported on his work over the past three and a half years, Charlotte turned her attention to him.

She could clearly sense that Sebastian’s aura had become much stronger than three and a half years ago. Although he hadn’t reached the Legendary tier yet, he was far beyond an ordinary Blazing Sun.

Clearly, after completely removing his curse and having his soul mended by Charlotte’s blood divine power, Sebastian’s path to transcendence was once again fully opened.

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“Sebastian, your strength seems to have recovered well. It shouldn’t be long before you can attempt to break through to the Legendary tier.”

Charlotte smiled.

“All thanks to you. It was you who gave Sebastian a new life. Sebastian will always be your most loyal servant!”

Sebastian responded respectfully and fervently.

“Oh, by the way, any news from that witch who has been chasing you?”

Charlotte asked, as if recalling something.

Since the tracking mark of the Pure White Witch was removed from Sebastian, the Szellem Clan’s pursuit had ceased.

However, the fact that Sebastian was now an aide to the Queen of Starfall had long spread across the continent.

Even without the tracking mark, everyone knew he was under Charlotte’s command.

Upon hearing Charlotte’s question, Sebastian’s expression became somewhat nuanced.

He nodded and replied.

“There was one conflict. In the second year after you went into slumber, I was attacked by Szellem Clan assassins. But after I defeated them, there were no more attacks.”

“I suppose they realized that I’m no longer an easy target.”

Charlotte nodded slightly.

Sebastian’s strength had already recovered and had now advanced even further.

To defeat him would require either a sacred artifact or a divine weapon, otherwise, only a Legendary being could do it.

As for the Pure White Witch of the Szellem Clan… she was merely a Blazing Sun.

Under such circumstances, it was naturally impossible to continue pursuing him.

Of course, this didn’t mean that Sebastian’s grudge with the Pure White Witch was settled.

“Sebastian, you probably have quite a few acquaintances in the Coria Kingdom, right?”

Charlotte asked.

Sebastian’s expression became somewhat unnatural.

“Sort of… yes.”

Charlotte smiled slightly.

“On the way back, I think we might take a detour to Coria. I’m quite interested in seeing what kind of person the Pure White Witch, who has chased you for over ten years, really is.”

Sebastian’s heart stirred.

“Great Master, do you… intend to subdue the Szellem clan?”

Charlotte neither confirmed nor denied it.

If she could subdue them, that would be ideal. She was quite curious about the Szellem Clan, which was currently the most active blood clan on the continent of Myria.

Being able to confront the Holy Court in the Coria Kingdom for so many years, the Szellem Clan’s strength was not to be underestimated.

Since she was already planning to go to the Theocracy, taking a detour on the way back didn’t seem like a bad idea to Charlotte.

Having decided on the companions for the journey, Charlotte instructed Sebastian and Nice to prepare.

It was worth mentioning that after learning about Charlotte’s plan to visit the Theocracy, many Starfall nobles expressed their desire to accompany her.

However, Charlotte politely declined.

According to her, this trip to the Theocracy was under her identity as a “Saintess”, so it was not appropriate to bring too many secular nobles.

Of course, she didn’t go entirely without Starfall nobles. As a queen visiting another nation, Charlotte didn’t intend to go secretly. A necessary delegation and the appropriate entourage for a queen were required to maintain the dignity of the nation.

Even if Charlotte didn’t care, the nobles of the Starfall Kingdom certainly did.

Ultimately, Charlotte chose Marquis Howard, the Kingdom’s Chief of Internal Affairs and Minister of Foreign Affairs, as the official representative of the delegation.

As for the kingdom’s affairs, Charlotte appointed Count Stafford, the Chief Speaker, as the Regent to oversee the kingdom’s administration during her absence.

These two Starfall nobles were among the earliest supporters of Charlotte and were now staunch members of the “Queen’s Party” and close confidants of Charlotte among the nobles.

On the fourth day after Charlotte’s awakening, a new message arrived from the Theocracy.

The Theocracy officially announced that the upcoming ceremony would offer gifts to the God Lord and publicly destroy various cursed items, including the Cursed Chalice and Cursed Pages.

Upon hearing this news, Charlotte finally confirmed some of her suspicions.

The same message didn’t need to be transmitted twice.

Clearly, the entity that had gone through such lengths to “remind” her via Albrecht and the church forces now openly declaring their plans were not the same entity.

Regardless of whether they were the same entity or not, it didn’t change Charlotte’s decision.

A week after Charlotte awoke, with all preparations complete, she embarked on her journey to the Theocracy, escorted by 500 meticulously selected elite knights.