Gospel of Blood

Chapter 418: Countess Castell is the True Ancestor!

Countess Castell’s servant successfully countered two Blazing Suns?

Yurst couldn’t help but widen his eyes.

As a blood servant and the Nez Clan’s official liaison with Castell, Yurst considered himself quite knowledgeable about Charlotte, the Northern land’s ruler.

The Jewel of the Crescent Kingdom, the world’s wealthiest and most beautiful young countess, a Wild Saintess of the Holy Court, and… the True Ancestor’s agent.

Each of these titles alone would draw the world’s attention.

Moreover, the young girl possessed various titles, even those that seemed contradictory, as if she were cheating reality itself.

Take the title of “Saintess”, for instance. Yurst knew that it was likely intended by Countess Castell to spread the faith of the True Ancestor. But what was absurd was that this title was officially recognized by the Archbishop of the Holy Court’s Crescent Diocese!

Yurst was stunned when he heard this. He even wondered if the True Ancestor’s influence had already penetrated the high ranks of the Holy Court.

Of course, Yurst knew that was impossible. Otherwise, the Crescent Kingdom would have changed dramatically.

This fact didn’t surprise Yurst.

After all… how could an agent of a God not have secrets?

Even he, after becoming a blood servant, found his secrets and identities multiplying. Moreover, with time, his secrets continued to grow…

But regardless of how many secrets one had, they should still be within reasonable bounds.

At the very least, they should align with common sense and logic.

Yet, the implications in the young girl’s words shattered Yurst’s understanding…

Countess Castell’s double had already secretly taken control of the situation?

Although Charlotte didn’t explicitly state it, Yurst could easily deduce from her descriptions of the abductors a ridiculous conclusion—

Countess Castell’s servant… not only possessed superior disguise skills but also had the strength to silently subdue two Blazing Sun mercenaries!

As a Blazing Sun himself, Yurst was well aware of the power of a Blazing Sun.

Even putting himself in such a situation, he didn’t believe he could silently take down two extraordinary individuals of the same rank in a short time.

He couldn’t do it, nor did he believe any powerful veteran Blazing Suns he knew could either.

Perhaps winning in a fight was possible, but silently subduing them… that was too difficult.

Yurst trusted that Countess Castell wouldn’t lie to him.

There was no need, meaning, or value in doing so.

So, the answer was clear: Countess Castell’s so-called servant was actually a Legendary figure!

A servant with Legendary strength…

Yurst couldn’t help but widen his eyes.

This was an even more absurd deduction.

Yurst knew that Countess Castell’s power was only at the Silver Moon tier.

At her age, being a Silver Moon rank was already considered genius, but in the grand scheme of things, it was still too weak.

An extraordinary Silver Moon possessing a Legendary servant?

No…

That was impossible.

Even as the True Ancestor’s agent, having a powerful servant bestowed by the True Ancestor, a Legendary strength was too outrageous.

A Legendary… is someone worth recruiting even in the eyes of Gods.

A Legendary… is someone who would hold a high position within a God’s Church.

A Legendary… would never be content to serve under someone weaker than themselves!

Yet, the absurd reality was happening.

Yurst didn’t believe Countess Castell had a reason to deceive him, but her words led to this outrageous conclusion.

No…

This wasn’t the first time.

In fact, many things about Countess Castell had been filled with inconsistencies since arriving in the Roman Duchy.

However, everything has an internal logic.

Even the most unreasonable things have underlying causes and rationalities.

So, the question arises.

The black dragon personally subdued by the True Ancestor, now serving as Countess Castell’s personal maid…

The Legendary human mage Nicholas, turned into a pet cat by the True Ancestor, now showing servile behavior before Countess Castell…

Yurst was certain it was servile.

He knew Nicholas too well. Such behavior wasn’t merely flattery for beauty but seemed driven by deeper reasons.

It was like…

“Like status and hierarchy.”

Such a thought naturally emerged in Yurst’s mind.

And once this thought emerged, combining it with all the inconsistencies surrounding Countess Castell, Yurst couldn’t remain calm.

A terrifying possibility gradually rose in his heart…

Countess Castell…

Was she really just the True Ancestor’s agent?

Once this thought appeared, there was no turning back. He looked at the girl in front of him with growing suspicion, feeling his legs go weak.

If Countess Castell was more than just the True Ancestor’s agent, who could she be?

Who should she be?

Who could she be?

Who is worthy of having a Legendary servant willing to act as a double?

Who could make a dragon loyal to a God serve them willingly?

And who could make Nicholas, always proud, bow his head?

The answer… is clear.

Only someone more powerful than a Legendary could have a Legendary servant willingly serve.

Only someone whom dragons truly submit to could have their service.

Only the one who bound Nicholas in a master-servant contract could command his utmost flattery!

Combining all these factors, Countess Castell’s true identity was now evident…

Sweat began to bead on Yurst’s forehead. His hands trembled along with his legs, and his widened eyes were filled with horror. His mind seemed to scream.

The True Ancestor!

She is the True Ancestor!

Countess Castell is not merely an agent of the True Ancestor!

She… is the True Ancestor Herself!

With this terrifying thought, Yurst suddenly understood questions that had puzzled him for a long time—

Why, despite becoming a blood servant, had the True Ancestor never summoned him in person?

Why does Her Excellency the True Ancestor always have to rely on Countess Castell to deliver divine decrees, even when issuing orders directly to him?

Why does Her Excellency the True Ancestor, who resides in the North, never accept visitors, and why has he never found any trace of the True Ancestor near Countess Castell?

Why does Countess Castell’s power always seem to increase whenever Her Excellency the True Ancestor makes a significant move?

All these questions now have an explanation under the same answer.

The resurrected True Ancestor is none other than Countess Castell herself!

I see.

It all makes sense now.

Countess Castell is the resurrected True Ancestor!

He had been hinting and probing, hoping to learn the True Ancestor’s mortal identity from Countess Castell, and hoping to have the chance to meet Her Excellency in the real world. Little did he know, the True Ancestor had always been by his side!

Oh, heavens!

Despite all the inconsistencies and pointers, how did he only realize it now?

Yurst’s mind was in turmoil.

“Sir Yurst, what’s wrong? You don’t look well.”

Seeing Yurst’s gradually pale face, Charlotte frowned slightly and asked with concern.

Yurst quickly realized his lapse.

He stared at the girl in front of him, unsure of how to respond.

After a long pause, wiping the sweat from his forehead, he carefully chose his words and respectfully replied.

“Nothing… it’s just that I’m surprised your servant is so powerful…”

At this point, Charlotte also realized the loophole in her words.

She thought, ‘Oh no,’ and noticing Yurst’s newfound reverence and fear, she quickly understood that he must have figured something out.

It couldn’t be helped.

Concealing her identity wasn’t easy, especially since Charlotte often had to switch roles to give orders, and most of her confidants already knew her true identity.

Since Yurst was one of her blood servants and deeply involved in many of her plans, it was normal for him to gradually discover the truth, especially with Nicholas in the mix.

The two were already acquainted, and Nicholas had a peculiar relationship with her. In time, Yurst would inevitably notice something.

Now, everything had come to light sooner than expected.

However, since he was her blood servant, Charlotte had mentally prepared for him to eventually learn her identity, even if she had no intention of telling him directly.

Of course, even if Yurst had guessed it, Charlotte wouldn’t admit it outright.

At least not now.

It was a stance and a hint of her true status.

The identity of the True Ancestor of Blood was too sensitive, and this was a stance as well as a hint.

Indirect hints about her identity were acceptable to prevent Yurst from becoming too suspicious and acting unnecessarily.

Thinking this, Charlotte stopped concealing and laughed lightly.

“Albrecht is not very likable, but his strength is undeniable. Two Blazing Sun mercenaries are no match for him.”

Albrecht?

Is that the servant’s name?

Wait…

Albrecht?!

Could it be the Albrecht he’s thinking of?!

Yurst’s eyes widened.

“Count… Countess Castell, do you mean the Albrecht I’m thinking of?”

He swallowed nervously and cautiously asked.

Even Yurst himself didn’t realize he had subconsciously added an honorific.

Charlotte gave him an odd look and nodded.

“Yes, it’s the Albrecht you’re thinking of.”

It really is that Albrecht?!

Her Excellency the True Ancestor had actually subdued the Dark Apostle of the Blood Demon Cult?

Yurst’s eyes widened even further.

Seeing Yurst’s increasingly astonished expression, Charlotte smirked and added.

“You met him just yesterday.”

Yesterday?

Met him?

Yurst was stunned.

His expression was confused, but as memories of the Roman Palace from last night surfaced, his expression became even more fascinating.

Wait…

Does Countess… no, her Excellency the True Ancestor mean that the nobleman who approached her yesterday was the Dark Apostle Albrecht?!

Oh…

Heavens!

Didn’t that mean all the taunts and remarks he made last night were directly in front of the person himself?!

Yurst opened his mouth, completely petrified.

Seeing that Yurst was almost overwhelmed by all these “truths”, Charlotte decided it was enough.

She cleared her throat, snapping Yurst out of his “petrification” and said meaningfully.

“Sir Yurst, I’m very satisfied with my current identity. In the world of order, I am still Countess Castell, and you are still Count Yurst. Understand?”

Yurst instantly grasped Charlotte’s hint.

He swallowed, quickly and respectfully replying.

“Yu… Yurst understands, Your Exc… no, Countess Castell…no, Lord Castell.”

Charlotte nodded slightly, satisfied with Yurst’s attitude. Seeing that Charlotte wasn’t angry and her attitude towards him hadn’t changed much, Yurst gradually calmed down.

And once calm, he couldn’t help but feel a twinge of sympathy for the Roman Royal Family…

Attempting to kidnap the True Ancestor?

Don’t be ridiculous!

The Roman Royal Family… they were practically courting death!

With this in mind, Yurst hesitated and then cautiously asked.

‘Lord Castell, about the Roman Royal Family… what will you do about them?”

“They plan to kidnap me and use my blood to activate the Roman family’s contract book, thus obtaining the Roman Sword.”

Charlotte replied.

Hearing this, Yurst’s expression turned odd.

Ah, this…

Attempting to kidnap the True Ancestor and using her blood to activate a contract book?

They didn’t even know how they were courting death…

Seeing Charlotte’s playful expression, Yurst couldn’t help but feel a bit more sympathy for the Roman Royal Family.

He silently lit a candle for them in his heart and then, curious and nervous, asked.

“So… what’s your plan?”

“My plan? Haha, if they want to play, let’s play along. It saves a lot of trouble.”

Charlotte laughed.

As she spoke, she gently drew a drop of red blood from her finger.

Seeing the golden-red glow in the blood, Yurst swallowed hard, feeling a deep yearning.

Bloodline power!

That was pure bloodline power!

No, beyond bloodline power, there was even a trace of divine power!

That’s… the blood of the True Ancestor!

“If they want my blood, then let them have it, as long as they can control it.”

Charlotte said leisurely.