The night passed quickly.
The Roman Sword's ancestral recognition ceremony has finally arrived.
Early in the morning, the hotel where Charlotte was staying became busy. The waiters and maids were hurrying around, preparing for the departure of the guests.
This is the best hotel in Rohan City, and most of the people living here are nobles who are attending today's ceremony.
Charlotte also got up early.
However, she did not wear the aristocratic dress she usually wore to attend ceremonies, but instead changed into a maid outfit common in aristocratic families. Even her appearance was concealed by magic cast by Nice, becoming much more ordinary.
She is the guest of honor at today's ceremony. According to Yust, not only will the guest of honor be picked up by a special carriage, but her seat will also be in the most conspicuous position on the viewing platform, close to the main seats, making her the focus of the entire ceremony.
Not only that, it is said that the VIP seats are even protected by a solidified magic barrier set up by a legendary wizard. It may not be able to withstand a true legend, but if you are a legend, don't even think about causing any trouble.
Although Charlotte would not care much about the so-called magic barrier if she used the power of blood, the possibility of her identity being exposed would also increase.
If you really attend the ceremony, the difficulty of changing your identity will increase a lot.
Therefore, after an in-depth discussion with Yust, the two decided not to go to the VIP desk at all, but to switch packages directly when leaving the hotel.
After looking at herself in the mirror and making sure that even Sebastian would have a hard time recognizing her, Charlotte nodded with satisfaction.
Then, she turned around and looked at the other "Charlotte".
"Charlotte" is quite beautiful today.
"She" is wearing an exquisite light blue dress, the color of which is like the sky, dotted with elf-style starry patterns, which are gorgeous and dazzling, giving people a feeling of tranquility and fantasy. While highlighting the youthful figure of the girl, it also reveals a hint of maturity that is about to bloom.
However, "Charlotte"'s expression was not so natural.
Although she tried her best to remain elegant and reserved, her slightly twisted body showed that she was quite uncomfortable wearing this dress.
Especially when "she" glanced at the maid Shirley who was spraying perfume on the side, her expression was quite stiff.
"Charlotte" is naturally Albrecht in disguise.
Not to mention, this guy's transformation magic is really amazing. Even Charlotte herself can't tell whether he is real or fake without using the power of blood.
It’s just that Albrecht’s expression was just too awkward, and he looked at the dress he was wearing with a look of disdain.
Charlotte found it a little funny, as if she saw herself who had just traveled through time.
"Be more natural, Lord Castel. You are the lord of the North and a noble lady who has been trained in orthodox etiquette."
Charlotte laughed.
"Charlotte's" expression became even more stiff.
"She" forced an unnatural smile and said in a somewhat depressed tone:
"Lady Charlotte, there's no need to change your clothes into real ones, right? And perfume... I can just use magic to conjure these things."
"That won't do. We have to put on a full show. After all, the VIP seats are equipped with legendary magic. It's okay to just change the body shape, but if you change the clothes too, there's still a risk of being discovered."
Charlotte tilted her head and smiled.
Albrecht: …
humiliation…
What a humiliation!
He was the third dark apostle, a high-ranking member of the Blood Demon Cult, a legendary descendant whose only stomp of his feet could make the Crescent Kingdom tremble, yet he had to wear women's clothes!
"Why? Are you unhappy?"
Charlotte glanced at him and said with a smile.
Albrecht froze.
He quickly stopped thinking and forced a somewhat difficult smile:
"How... How could that be? Even if I'm not used to it, since it's your order, I will definitely try my best to complete it..."
"Yeah, that's right, and... what did you call me just now?"
"Natsu... No, Miss Maid."
"Well, that's not bad."
After training Albrecht in a few words, Charlotte checked the time:
"It's almost time, let's go downstairs."
After packing up their things, the group went to the VIP reception room in the hotel lobby.
Yulster is already waiting here.
When he saw Albrecht, his eyes lit up and a hint of surprise flashed across his face.
Coming in front of "Charlotte", he saluted slightly and said with a smile:
"Mr. Count Castel, you look so beautiful today."
As he spoke, he looked around and asked in a low voice:
"But... where is the substitute you promised?"
Looking at Yust who was approaching, Albrecht frowned, and a hint of impatience flashed in his eyes.
"Stay away from me, your rose-scented perfume is making me feel uncomfortable."
He said coldly, even using his original voice.
Yust froze instantly and jumped two meters away:
“Male…man?!”
Seeing Yulster being frightened, Charlotte, who was dressed as a maid, couldn't help laughing.
She cleared her throat slightly and said in her original voice:
"Lord Yulster, I'm here, that's my stand-in."
Yust's eyes suddenly widened.
He looked at Charlotte carefully, then at Albrecht, rubbed his eyes and looked at them for a while, and even used his spiritual sense to investigate, but he couldn't find any loopholes for a long time.
"That's amazing, Lord Castel. Where did you find such a professional stand-in?"
He walked around Albrecht, admiring him.
As he said this, he frowned again:
"That's the voice... It sounds familiar."
Albrecht immediately shut up and looked away.
Charlotte smiled and said:
"When you go to the ceremony, remember to change the voice to mine."
Albrecht paused and nodded.
Seeing that the substitute didn't want to reveal his identity, Yulster didn't care.
With such advanced illusion magic, he must be a senior magician with strong abilities.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but glance at Charlotte.
The young earl must have a profound background to be able to make a powerful magician dress up as a woman.
However, considering that there was that adult behind Castel, Yust suddenly felt that all this was normal.
"Mr. Castel, in a moment... we will split into two groups. Your stand-in will take the royal carriage to the ceremony site, and you will go to the square with me as a field staff member. At that time, someone will pick you up and take you directly to the underground dark room where you will participate in the ceremony."
Yust said.
Charlotte nodded slightly:
"I understand. I will go with you. As for my substitute, my maid Eudocia will accompany you."
"Eu…Eudocia?"
Yust was stunned for a moment.
He looked up and discovered the Black Dragon Maid hiding in the darkness. His eyes widened immediately:
"Mr. Eudocia?!"
He was not unfamiliar with Eudocia. After all... Back then, in Barony of Legris, he and Sebastian had fought against him together.
At this moment, Yurst's expression became even more interesting when he recognized Eudocia's identity.
Especially after thinking about what Charlotte said just now...
Eudocia... is actually Count Castel's maid!
True Ancestor is above!
Didn’t the black dragon submit to His Majesty the True Ancestor
How did I become Lord Castel's maid
What is the relationship between Lord Castel and His Majesty the True Ancestor
I have to say, at this moment, Yust felt inexplicably sour.
Ever since he became the Blood Scroll of His Majesty the True Ancestor, he has been helping His Majesty the True Ancestor to find seeds within the Ness clan, to gather intelligence, and to run around doing all kinds of things for His Majesty the True Ancestor, but he has never received such treatment!
Although I know that Count Castel is the True Ancestor's agent, but... isn't this too much of a favor
Yust had to admit it.
At this moment, he felt more or less envious and jealous.
Yust glanced at Charlotte with complicated eyes and sighed in his heart:
Compared to two thousand years ago, His Majesty the True Ancestor not only has a much gentler personality, but also seems to have become more generous.
Even the conquered dragons will be given to subordinates!
This is a black dragon!
The real black dragon!
Not those subspecies that only have dragon blood!
I really don't know when Yulster can get such treatment...
Looking at Yulster's complicated eyes, Charlotte's heart moved slightly, and she guessed that he might have misunderstood.
She smiled slightly and said:
"Sir Yulster, the eyes of God are always watching everything. Those who work hard will not be treated unfairly."
After hearing what Charlotte said, Yulster froze slightly, his expression a little embarrassed.
He looked at Charlotte, took a deep breath, and put on an elegant and decent smile again:
"I understand, Lord Castel, thank you for your advice."
At this moment, the door of the reception room was knocked gently, and the voice of the hotel messenger came from outside the door:
"Lord Ulster, Lord Castel, the royal reception carriage is here."
Yust's heart moved and he said with a smile:
"They are here, Lord Castel, let's go."
The group left the reception hall and arrived at the hotel gate, where they saw two gorgeous and beautiful carriages parked in front of the gate, with the lilac emblem of the Roman family inlaid on the side.
The first one was larger and more luxurious, and even had an ornate and complicated protective array.
The second one is slightly smaller, but equally exquisite and impressive.
In front of the carriage stood a fully armed royal knight. When he saw Yulster, Charlotte and the others, he immediately saluted:
"Lord Ulster, Lord Castel."
Yust nodded slightly.
He carefully looked at the leading knight and frowned slightly:
"Huh? Isn't Sir Sheldon leading the team today?"
After hearing what Yust said, the Royal Knight said respectfully:
"My Lord Earl, there are many civilians in the square today who came to watch the ceremony. Lord Sheldon has been transferred to assist, so I will lead the team instead."
"What's your name? Why haven't I seen you before?"
Yust frowned.
The Royal Knight took out a badge from his bosom and presented it with both hands:
"My Lord Earl, my name is Albert, and I was transferred to the Royal Knights not long ago."
Yust took the badge and injected a trace of magic into it. The badge glowed faintly, with the same magical aura as the other party.
He nodded and nodded slightly:
"Okay, the identity is fine."
As he spoke, Yust turned around, looked at "Charlotte", and said with a smile:
"Your Excellency, this is the Roman royal family's VIP reception carriage. Its greatest feature is that it is equipped with extraordinary soundproofing and extraordinary magic arrays. It can not only protect privacy very well, but it is said that it can even withstand the attack of a legendary strongman... Only true VIPs are qualified to ride in it."
"The only ones who are qualified to receive today's ceremony are you and the Duke of Conte."
"Charlotte" took one look at the gorgeous carriage and raised her eyebrows slightly.
"She" glanced at Charlotte, who was dressed as a maid, and transmitted her voice through magic:
"Lord Charlotte, are you sure you really want me to ride in this carriage to attend the ceremony on your behalf?"
Charlotte glanced at him and said using the magic telepathy spell she learned from Nice:
"Why, is there any problem for you?"
"Charlotte" was stunned for a moment and shook her head slightly:
"I don't have any problem, as long as you don't have any problem."
"Me? Of course I have no problem with it. It's just a ceremony. Just do as I say and don't affect my plans. It'll be fine."
Charlotte transmitted the message.
Charlotte seemed to understand and nodded:
"Then I have no problem."
Yust: …
"You two, is that all right? If you wait any longer, the knights will soon notice something is wrong. The Roman royal family is very averse to such impersonation."
Yust whispered.
Charlotte then ended her conversation with Albrecht. She gave Albrecht a look, and Albrecht nodded slightly. Then, he imitated Charlotte's usual behavior, walked gracefully and got on the carriage.
Eudocia followed and wanted to follow, but was stopped by the Royal Knight:
"I'm sorry, Miss. Only invited nobles can ride in the royal VIP carriage. As for the attendants, they can only ride in the one at the back."
Eudocia gave him a cold look.
When she glanced at him, the royal knight felt as if he was being stared at by a terrifying beast. His scalp suddenly went numb and his hair stood on end.
He almost subconsciously clenched his weapon and took a step back, causing the other knights to also look stern and clench their weapons.
Until Yulster interrupted:
"Lord Eudocia!"
Eudocia looked at him, and Yurst sighed and explained:
"Mr. Eudocia, this is also the old rule of the Roman royal family. But don't worry, the Roman Plaza is right next to us, and the carriage will arrive in three to five minutes."
Then, he explained to the Royal Knight:
"Lord Eudocia is Lord Castel's personal maid and bodyguard, um... a knight as well."
The royal knights looked at each other, relaxed again, and saluted Eudocia:
"Ms. Knight, please forgive me."
Eudocia snorted and boarded the second carriage.
The royal knights breathed a sigh of relief, bowed to Yust to express their gratitude, and then escorted the two carriages away.
Seeing two carriages passing the corner and driving into the Roman Square where the ceremony was held, Yust sighed:
"Today's knights are quite strict."
After that, he smiled and said to Charlotte:
"Okay, Lord Castel, your substitute has successfully infiltrated. Now it's up to us."
"Our carriage is ready, but for convenience, we will go through the back door."
Charlotte nodded.
She withdrew her gaze from the royal carriage, and then picked up Nice who was about to run away quietly.
"Meow! Nice suddenly remembered that there are other things to do! Nice, don't go!"
A fat black cat struggled and shouted at the top of his lungs.
"Hmm? Is Mr. Nicholas going there too?"
Looking at the black cat being lifted up by Charlotte by the scruff of the neck, Yust raised his eyebrows.
"He's good at magic, maybe it can be useful."
Charlotte was succinct and to the point.
Under Yust's gloating gaze, Charlotte forced Nice onto Yust's carriage and then drove towards Roman Square from another direction.
At the same time, the VIP carriage escorted by the Royal Knights also arrived near the viewing platform...
However, there was more than just "Charlotte" in the VIP carriage.
"Hehehe, Your Excellency, if you don't want your pretty face to be scratched, or if I accidentally cut your delicate throat in my nervousness... please be good and obedient."
On the carriage.
A masked man in a black robe placed a sharp dagger on Charlotte's snow-white neck and laughed in a hoarse voice.
Charlotte blinked.
"She" looked at the masked wizard on the other side who was wearing a robe and had a not-too-weak aura, and then looked at the masked man in front of her who was threatening her with a dagger and whose strength should be about the same as the wizard's, Chiyang's level. She whistled softly, and then asked in Charlotte's voice with some curiosity and a little expectation:
"Is this... kidnapping?"