"My Lord Earl, please forgive me for coming to see you today. I have no choice but to do so... In the years since Castel left the territory, the North has undergone tremendous changes. The nobles of the Earldom have long been infiltrated by a mysterious blood clan force! Even our Len Castel family has been tainted!"
"I have been secretly investigating for many years, and recently I finally determined that this matter is probably related to the Legris family and the blood clan of the Falling Star Kingdom. Here is the detailed information I have found, please check it out."
Viscount Leon Castel said this, presenting a parchment scroll with both hands.
Charlotte gestured to Sebastian, who picked it up and handed it to her. She glanced through it and found that it was an investigation report that had lasted nearly five years.
The report detailed various families that had behaved suspiciously in the past five years, covering a wide range, including nearly one-third of Castel's nobles.
Among them, the most records were of the Leglis family, including how the Leglis family secretly interacted with the vampires of the Falling Star Kingdom, how they excluded other families from the mining workshop, how they secretly recruited soldiers to expand the cavalry team, and how they purchased various strategic materials on the black market... Charlotte's eyelids twitched wildly when she saw all these data.
"My Lord Earl... I suspect that the Laiglis family is colluding with the vampires of the Falling Star Kingdom to overthrow Castel!"
"Lola de Legris barely made it to the Star level three years ago, but today she is already the Silver Moon. Looking back at history, I find such a rapid promotion is not normal..."
"It is said that some powerful vampires can instantly increase the strength of ordinary people to an incredible level through the First Embrace. I seriously suspect that she has secretly become a vampire!"
"My Lord Earl, the strength of the vampires who have set their sights on Castel is probably beyond our imagination. They are very well hidden, and even now I have not been able to completely uncover their true identities. I believe that they will never let go of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity today, and they may very well use the audience to attack you!"
"I think you should end the audience immediately, seek help from the Holy Court as soon as possible, and inform the church of everything that happened in Castel!"
The old Viscount said seriously.
Charlotte didn't expect that the first noble family she met would drop such a bombshell.
However, she did not answer immediately.
She put away the old viscount's investigation report, then quietly activated her blood power and looked directly at him:
"Thank you for the information, Lord Viscount. However, I have two questions."
"First, how did you find out such detailed information?"
"Secondly, since the situation was so serious, why didn't you inform me earlier and report it to the church in Boulder?"
The old viscount sighed:
"My Lord Earl, this is a long story. I was able to uncover the secrets of Gris and the Blood Clan... because I also pretended to betray Castel..."
"After learning that my family had been infiltrated, I knew that I was also being targeted. In order to protect my family and to investigate the truth, I had no choice but to resort to this desperate measure, which led to the recruitment of the blood clan behind the scenes..."
"These data were gradually found out after gaining their initial trust."
"I also wanted to report everything to you and the church in advance, but I was stopped the first time I sent the message, and the next day... my son was killed while he was out..."
As he spoke, the old viscount's eyes turned red and his face showed bitterness:
"I know they are targeting me again, and my family too. They are too powerful. Without complete certainty, I dare not act impulsively..."
After hearing what the old viscount said, Charlotte sighed slightly:
"My condolences..."
But soon, she asked again:
"So now... why did you decisively tell me everything?"
"Because you are the Saint of the Holy Royal Court! You are the favorite of Lord Harald!"
The old Viscount said excitedly.
"Even if those vampires want to overthrow Castel, they will never dare to take the initiative to attack you! Because that will surely arouse the wrath of our Lord!"
"According to my opinion, they will choose to sideline you and control you, but they will never kill you. That is why I suggest you cancel the next audience to prevent the vampires' conspiracy!"
Charlotte was surprised after hearing what the old viscount said.
She nodded slightly and said:
"I understand, Your Excellency, thank you for the information."
"However, I cannot cancel the audience. After all... as a lord, I cannot just listen to your opinion."
Then, Charlotte changed the subject:
"Of course, I have always believed in Len Castel's loyalty. I will heed your warning."
After hearing what Charlotte said, the old viscount showed a helpless expression, he sighed and said:
"I understand your wishes... However, since you insist on having an audience with me, please take good mental protection. The spiritual magic of the vampires is too terrifying and hard to defend against!"
As he spoke, the old viscount trembled as he took out a scroll from his bosom and presented it with both hands:
"My Lord Earl, this is a magic scroll of spiritual protection that I prepared for you. Please use it for self-defense. May the glory of the Lord God always protect you."
As he spoke, the old viscount devoutly made the sign of the cross on his chest.
Charlotte looked at the other person in surprise and motioned for Nice to put the scroll away.
"Thank you again for your intelligence, Your Excellency."
Charlotte said sincerely.
After Viscount Ryan Castel presented the scroll, he took his leave.
Looking at the other person's departing back, Sebastian had a strange expression:
"This Viscount Leon... seems like a devout believer..."
Charlotte was noncommittal.
According to the records of the manor, Viscount Ryan Castel was indeed a devout believer in the Holy Spirit.
She glanced at Nice, who immediately understood, glanced through the scroll, and said:
"It's a second-level mental barrier, a very good mental defense magic. Even if you encounter a third-level mental shock, it can buy you a few seconds of reaction time."
"Hey, this Viscount Len has really spent a lot of money. This kind of spiritual protection magic scroll is not common. It can barely be considered precious."
After hearing what Nice said, Charlotte nodded slightly.
She had just used the power of blood to check and found that there was no sign of the old viscount being controlled by the vampires.
But to be honest, Charlotte wasn't sure whether this was a good thing or a bad thing.
"Next... are we going to the Gliss's?"
Charlotte asked after glancing at the nobles outside the curtain.
"Yes Master."
Sebastian answered respectfully.
Charlotte chuckled:
"Let her in."
…
"My Lord Earl!"
Jue Lola, the woman from the Gliss family, walked through the curtain and bowed respectfully to Charlotte.
Charlotte looked curiously at the female noble who had just been reported by Viscount Len, and used the power of blood again in her mind.
A hidden light flowed through her child's eyes, and Charlotte intended to explore the other party's mental state.
However, before she could take any action, the lady of the baroness suddenly reached out and took off the hairpin from her hair.
In an instant, a blood-red light bloomed on her body, and a familiar breath suddenly flooded into Charlotte's perception.
"Bloodlines!"
Sebastian's expression changed slightly.
He subconsciously stood in front of Charlotte, but Laura did not attack, but bowed down to Charlotte:
"Lord Charlotte! I want to report to you! The Len-Castel family is colluding with foreign enemies and intends to overthrow Castel!"
After hearing what Laura said, Charlotte looked strange.
She looked at him deeply and said:
"Before you report it, shouldn't you tell me what happened to you?"
Laura was silent for a few seconds and sighed:
"My Lord Earl, as you can see, I am no longer human."
As she spoke, she gritted her teeth and said:
"I became a vampire, and this... is the evidence of the Len-Castel family's crime!"
As she spoke, a light flashed in Laura's hand, and a stack of parchment scrolls appeared.
She presented it respectfully, and Sebastian stepped forward to take it, presenting it to Charlotte again.
Charlotte opened the parchment and began to read it. The more she read, the weirder her expression became:
"You mean to say that Ryan Castel used the power of the Falling Star Kingdom's blood clan to infiltrate various noble families, secretly recruited and trained troops, and intended to rebel?"
"Not only that, they also secretly infiltrated the mining workshop and the Legris family, and even wanted to kill you?"
Laura nodded and gritted her teeth:
"That's right! Unfortunately, I was lucky. I awakened the power of the dragon at the critical moment, killed the vampire who attacked me, and took away his power!"
Charlotte's expression became even more odd.
She glanced at the information on the parchment scroll and said:
"But I heard that... the Gris family controls most of the managers of the Castel Mining Workshop."
"Conspiracy! This is a conspiracy against us in Gliss! The mining workshop has long been out of control, and the Len family is using the workshop's income to expand the army. I tried to use my family's influence in the workshop to disrupt their plan, but they bit me back!"
Laura said angrily.
As she spoke, her expression gradually became solemn:
"My Lord Earl, the Ryan Castel family is not only recruiting troops in secret, but also using their vast network of contacts to spread rumors among the various territories, claiming that you are the Saint of the Holy Royal Court and that your arrival will unify the faith of the territories, with the intention of provoking conflicts between the Castel family and the people of the territories!"
Charlotte's heart moved:
"So, you don't think I'm the Saint of the Holy Court?"
Laura nodded:
"Our Gliss family had a saint from the church thousands of years ago, so we know some secrets..."
"If you were really a saint, the theocracy would have received the oracle from the Lord God and canonized you long ago."
Charlotte glanced at Laura in surprise.
This was the first time she had heard of this.
"My Lord Earl! Castel is undercurrent right now, it's very dangerous! We came to the Glis family ready for war, and we can fight to protect Castel at any time!"
"The blood clan that Ryan Castel and he are in league with is very powerful. North Port is not safe right now. Please consider heading north temporarily and move to Glis Territory. The Glis family has expanded their cavalry corps, and the whole family will swear to protect your safety!"
Laura knelt on one knee and said sincerely.
Charlotte was noncommittal.
She gently handed the information to Sebastian, and then smiled and said:
"Sir Lola, the Laiglis are the first knight family to follow me, Castel. They have always been loyal. I believe in your loyalty to the family."
"But, why didn't you tell me such important information in advance and report it to the church?"
Laura was silent for a moment and sighed:
"Because I'm not sure whether you have been controlled by the Len-Castel family. After all... the people who came to pick you up were from their family."
"As for the church... it can't be trusted!"
Laura shook her head.
…
Laura complained about Len Castel's conspiracy and strongly expressed her wish for Charlotte to go north to prepare for the war, then left.
Charlotte, Sebastian and Nice looked at each other with puzzled expressions.
Sebastian held it in for a long time before finally saying:
"Master, your territory... seems to be more lively than we imagined."
Charlotte also had a headache.
To be honest, she never expected that the first two nobles who came to meet her would report on each other, just like they were playing Werewolf.
"The next one... is the Roman Foer family."
Charlotte said, glancing behind the curtain.
"Yes."
Sebastian answered.
Charlotte nodded:
"Let him in."
Unlike the previous two families, the person who came to pay a visit to the Roman Forge family was not the viscount of the family, but a middle-aged man with a rough appearance.
"You are Lord Vincent, the eldest son of Lord Viscount Francis, right? Where are the others of the Viscount?"
"My Lord, my father is old and feels unwell, so he has to leave temporarily. I am here to see you in his place."
Vincent said solemnly.
Charlotte looked at him deeply and nodded slightly:
"I see."
After saying this, Vincent searched for a while and took out a parchment scroll from his arms:
"My Lord Count..."
"We, the Roman Forer family, have important intelligence to report to you... We have discovered that several chambers of commerce and workshop owners in our territory have had dealings with the vampires of the Fallen Star Kingdom, with the intention of doing something bad to you..."
"This even includes some members of the big families in the territory."
Charlotte: …
"bring here."
She gestured.
Vincent handed the parchment to Sebastian, who then handed it to Charlotte.
Charlotte opened it and quickly glanced through it, her expression becoming increasingly weird.
The families recorded in this material are almost all the new nobles in Castel, in addition there are also the surnames of Ryan Castel and Legris.
Charlotte remained calm, slowly put away the parchment scroll, and said:
"I know about this, thanks to Roman Fowl for the information."
After that, the atmosphere became tense.
The son of Viscount Roman Forge seemed not good at talking. After reporting, he just stood there woodenly, like a cold stone.
Charlotte chatted casually for a few sentences, but when she found that she couldn't continue the conversation, she had to let the other party leave.
After the Roman Fowl family representative left, the atmosphere behind the curtain became more subtle.
Charlotte looked at Sebastian and Nice with puzzled expressions.
Well, the two Viscount families reported each other, and as for the third one... he even directly reported half of Castel and the first two families.
"Next... is it Baron Lanzer, the leader of the upstart faction?"
Charlotte asked.
"Yes."
"Let him in."
…
"My Lord Earl!"
The fourth audience member, Baron Lanzer, who represented the Castel upstart faction, entered the curtain and bowed respectfully to Charlotte.
Then, without waiting for Charlotte to say anything else, he took out a parchment scroll from his arms.
Charlotte's eyes twitched:
"Mr. Lan Ze, are you going to report something to me too?"
Baron Lanzer was stunned:
"How do you know?"
Charlotte: …
"Tell me, who do you want to report?"
She rubbed her temple.
Baron Lanzer's expression became serious:
"My Lord Count, I want to report the Roman-Fol family!"
"They colluded with the Chamber of Commerce and nobles of the Falling Star Kingdom, secretly reselling mithril and arms, extorting merchant ships in the territory, and secretly annexing various underground organizations in the earldom, intending to commit evil!"
Charlotte: …
Damn, why does she feel like her own territory is like a mahjong table