Gospel of Blood

Chapter 44: Lost the Disguise

Oh no! I lost my disguise!

Seeing the shocked expression on Sebastian's face, Charlotte's hand holding the tall cup of milk trembled slightly, and she was in a terrible state.

Lady of the Night! She's actually Lady of the Night!

On the other side, as Sebastian recalled the mysterious and noble figure and the familiar voice, his wounded soul was almost scared out of its vessel.

It all makes sense now. Everything makes sense!

In this instant, all of Sebastian's doubts were resolved.

The town's guardian bell of the Borde Church is the one that rings for Lady of the Night!

The "evil god" being revived is none other than Lady of the Night!

The Thorny Rose is HER holy emblem!

Charlotte de Castell isn't someone who caught the attention of a God, SHE is a divine being walking on the earth!

Heavens! What was he just doing?!

He actually tried to probe Lady of the Night's memories!

He actually... attempted to pry into God's secrets!

Blasphemy! This is blasphemy!

Sebastian felt anxious and even had an urge to turn and run.

But he knew he couldn't run away because that would only provoke even greater wrath...

He forced down his fear, swallowed a mouthful of saliva, and with difficulty and slowness, his gaze moved upwards, looking at the young girl sitting on the chair.

He didn't meet her gaze directly because he didn't dare. But even so, Sebastian soon noticed more details that he hadn't paid attention to before...

The demeanor was similar to Lady of the Night hidden in the crimson mist.

The elegance of lifting the tall crystal cup that made him feel like he found an idol.

And the rich and transparent red liquid in the crystal cup... Huh? Milk...?

Sebastian froze.

Looking at the white liquid in the girl's cup, amidst nervousness, fear, and astonishment, he almost blurted out involuntarily.

"Do you... like drinking milk?"

And Charlotte, who had just been discovered her identity and was pondering how to respond, almost instinctively replied to this out-of-place question.

"I'm underage... can't drink alcohol."

Sebastian:...

Charlotte:...

At that moment, both of them, one feeling guilty for being discovered and the other fearing divine wrath... Both fell silent.

Under the eerie quiet, no one broke the silence. One didn't know how to approach the topic of conversation as a God. And the other cursed himself for speaking such nonsense.

Eventually, it was Sebastian who awkwardly forced out a smile, gracefully and tactfully saying.

"No wonder it's you."

"Even though incarnated in an immature vessel, you are still so elegant and wise, emphasizing physical health and the growth of the vessel..."

Charlotte:...

She didn't feel physically healthy. She just felt that the tall cup in her hand was a bit awkward.

Sebastian's hardcore flattery did not relieve the awkward atmosphere.

Until a hoarse and surprised voice came, completely breaking the silence.

"Huh? Sebastian? How did you, you rascal, manage to sneak in here?"

Hearing this familiar voice, Charlotte couldn't help but look over and see the black cat Nice, with its tail held high, swaying over.

Its cheeks were puffy as if it was still eating something, and behind it was a waiter holding a tray filled with dried fish.

Beside it, another acquaintance of Charlotte, the Duke's son Leno. He seemed to be looking for someone, looking somewhat distracted.

Upon seeing the beautiful girl in an evening dress, his gaze involuntarily flashed with amazement. But he quickly regained his composure, bowed with a non-standard aristocratic etiquette, and cheerfully said.

"Miss Charlotte, we meet again. You look truly beautiful today, almost like a descended angel!"

However, as soon as the greeting ended, the Duke's son shifted his gaze away from Charlotte and began scanning the hall again with an anxious and expectant expression.

Clearly, the person he was looking for was not Charlotte, even though she was the undisputed focus of the venue.

And his expression just now, perhaps, it seems he was clueless that Duke Borde had already arranged a major event that would affect the rest of his life...

While Leno was absent-minded, Nice's attention was all focused on Sebastian.

Especially noticing Sebastian's kneeling posture, like a submissive knight, its amber eyes almost instantly sharpened.

Even Nice itself didn't realize that it almost instantly darted between Charlotte and Sebastian, separating the two, its fat body didn't affect its speed at all.

Swallowing a few mouthfuls of dried fish, Nice raised its tail high, its limbs forming an eight-character (八) stance, appearing vigilant and ready to attack at any moment.

"What are you doing here? What business do you have with the magnificent... ahem, with the beautiful and noble Miss Charlotte?"

Noticing that it almost let the cat out of the bag, Nice quickly paused and changed its wording.

However, when it raised its head, it quickly noticed the crimson bloodstains at the corner of Sebastian's mouth.

"Huh? When did you get injured?"

Nice was slightly stunned, seemingly bewildered that someone like Sebastian could get injured in a place like Borde.

Sebastian gracefully stood up, discreetly taking out a neatly folded handkerchief from his pocket, gently wiping away the bloodstains at the corner of his mouth, and casually placing it on the tray carried by a passing waiter, then smiled politely.

"It's nothing, just a few mouth ulcers lately."

Charlotte:...

Nice:...

mouth ulcers my ass!

Nice squinted slightly, completely disbelieving Sebastian's words.

And when it noticed Sebastian's still respectful demeanor after standing up, and the reverence in his gaze towards the girl sitting behind it, it instantly felt a jump in its heart.

Good Lord!

Did he find out about Her identity?

Did he just do something disrespectful and get punished by the old monster?

Wait a minute... What does this burning gaze mean?

Could it be... he also wants to join the party?!

It seemed to realize something, Nice narrowed its eyes, becoming alert in an instant.

At the same time, Sebastian, who wiped away the bloodstains, also saw the collar on the neck of the black cat.

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Especially the black eagle badge symbolizing the Castell family on the collar...

Sebastian's gaze also momentarily focused.

A pet collar?

From the Castell family?

Damn!

This lecherous old thing found out Lady of the Night's identity a long time ago?

Directly becoming a pet for the Castell family?

How shameless!

Does it really think it's a real cat!?

Isn't this too shameless?

Clearly, I was the first one summoned by Lady of the Night!

Sebastian's smile gradually faded, and he looked at the black cat with a hint of hostility in his eyes.

As for whether he really was the first one summoned, he had automatically ignored it.

One man and one cat confronted each other, tension rising, unexpectedly igniting a sense of gunpowder in the standoff.

"Respected... lady, this black cat is a complete waste, greedy, lazy, gluttonous, and lecherous, with countless enemies. Please be careful, try to stay away from it, don't be deceived by its appearance."

Sebastian smiled slightly at Charlotte, looking down at the black cat with disdain.

"Meow! Miss Charlotte! This guy is the boss of the gang in the outer city! It's him who sold the materials for the sacrifice to Countess Castell! You can blame him for hanging you on the cross!"

The black cat Nice showed no fear, coldly retorting.

Sebastian:...

Hearing Nice's words, the smile of this fiery spirit almost froze on his face.

Him?

Charlotte couldn't help but glance over.

Noticing the girl's probing gaze, Sebastian's scalp almost went numb, sweating coldly. He swallowed a mouthful of saliva, forcing out a smile with difficulty.

"Misunderstanding, it's all... a misunderstanding."

Seeing the other person so cautiously guarded, Charlotte finally felt relieved.

Fortunately...

Although the disguise was lost, the protection and counterattack from Gospel of Blood made the other party completely mistake her for the revived evil god!

In that case, she had to continue the act.

"No problem, it's all in the past. Without that sacrifice, there would be no me today."

She took a sip of milk lightly, saying calmly.

Hearing the girl's words, Leno sighed slightly, feeling sympathetic and emotional, his gaze towards Charlotte also carried a hint of admiration.

"Yeah, after experiencing storms, people will eventually grow."

"The past is gone, Miss Charlotte, the future road is still long..."

However, the same words heard by Sebastian and Nice had different meanings.

The two almost simultaneously had the same thought.

Exactly! SHE successfully descended through that sacrifice!

And just at this moment, a commotion suddenly appeared at the entrance of the hall. Almost everyone in the hall stood up almost simultaneously, cheering.

Charlotte's heart moved, and she stood up, looking towards the entrance.

At the entrance of the hall, several priests and demon hunters followed an old priest with gray hair, dressed in a golden divine robe, entering the venue.

Among the team were several acquaintances of Charlotte.

Priest Lottie, the Dean of the Church Hospital, Raoul, and the Commander of the Borde Demon Hunting Team, Kara, were among them.

Leno's spirits lifted, and his shiny gaze fell directly on the female knight, Kara.

Sebastian's expression became serious, taking a step back, seeming not to want to be seen.

"The High Priest is here, Raoul and the others are here too."

Nice scratched its chin.

Saying that, it looked towards Charlotte, with a slight hesitation.

"Um... Miss Charlotte."

"According to the rules, I have to go and pay my respects..."

"Go ahead, no one's stopping you."

Charlotte glanced at it.

"Also, remember what I told you."

"Don't worry! I promise to deliver the message!"

Nice patted its chest, then covered the collar on its neck, and rushed towards the priest's team in a flash.

However, someone was faster than it.

Nobody knew when, The Duke's son Leno had already approached the female knight Kara, enthusiastically greeting her, but he was met with the female knight's expressionless and indifferent face.

At this moment, Charlotte's hair stood on end. She seemed to smell the scent of a simp.

The feeling was so familiar that it made her heart ache for her past life...

"The Duke's son Leno and the captain of the Demon Hunter Team, Kara, once served together in a mercenary group, fighting side by side as comrades. Leno has always harbored affection for her..."

"However, Kara has no interest in love matters, she only seeks revenge, wanting to avenge the Blood Demon Cult responsible for the Flame Demon Disaster ten years ago."

"For this... she even accepted the invitation of the High Priest and joined the demon hunter organization."

Sebastian's explanation came from beside her, making Charlotte's heart slightly moved.

No wonder... No wonder every time she saw Kara, Leno always happened to be there.

It turns out it was deliberately coincidental!

She looked at Sebastian, who was enlightening her, and Sebastian also happened to meet her gaze.

Then, this elegant fire elf suddenly, while everyone's attention was focused on the entrance of the hall, directly taking advantage of the misplacement of tables and chairs, kneeling down in a place where no one could see, in front of the girl.

He placed one hand on his chest, performing a submissive gesture, his gentle voice filled with reverence and fanaticism.

"Honorable and beautiful lady..."

"From the moment Sebastian saw you, he knew that you were the only direction in his life."

"The humble Sebastian is willing to offer you the most fervent loyalty, only hoping to accompany you, follow you forward, and become the most significant strength in your hands..."

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T/N: Don't worry. There is no romance.