Looking at Count Gaston who was begging for help, Charlotte looked confused.
Duke Gaston was shot dead by the church and his title was deprived of his title by Louis V. There were also rumors in Lutetia that the king was very dissatisfied with the Gaston family and seemed to intend to wipe out all the titles of the entire family.
However, this is just a rumor.
Charlotte has also been paying attention to the dynamics of the royal capital, and she can see the attitude of Louis V from his various actions. Regarding the treatment of these offending families, the royal family generally still focuses on "killing the culprits" and will not expand further. .
This purge is already big enough, and the power of the royal family is not omnipotent. Even considering the resistance of the nobles, Louis V will not further expand the purge.
As far as the Gaston family is concerned, as far as Charlotte knows, Louis V only disposed of Gaston's main family and had no intention of involving the branch families.
Even if Count Gaston had just entered Lutecia, it was impossible for him not to understand these things.
So...the other party came to ask for help on behalf of the Gaston family?
Thinking of this, Charlotte couldn't help but look at the dusty Earl.
Count Gaston is a branch of the Gaston family in Boulder, and is her only blood servant with a forced contract besides Albrecht.
Oh, by the way, there is also Count Gaston's eldest son, remember his name is Otis.
At first, these two people defected to the third prince and wanted to sneak attack on Charlotte during the Bold-Castle War. However, they were "counter-killed" by her and forcibly turned them into her blood servants.
After the war, Eleanor, the Duchess of Boulder, was unable to govern the territory due to illness. Charlotte supported Earl Gaston and became the regent of the Duchy of Boulder, which can be regarded as indirectly controlling the Duchy of Boulder.
However, Charlotte remembered that the relationship between Earl Gaston and the main family of Gaston did not seem to be very good. Rather than being the branch of Duke Gaston's family in Boulder, it was better to say that they were dismissed after failing to compete for the title. The loser who drives out the Principality of Gaston.
Earl Gaston originally pledged his allegiance to the third prince with the purpose of retaking the Principality of Gaston with the support of the third prince in the future.
Now that Gaston's family is in trouble, he has come to ask for help?
Charlotte did not answer Count Gaston directly.
She looked at the other party deeply and said meaningfully:
"The Gaston family is in collusion with the Blood Demon Order. The evidence is conclusive. The king's treatment of the Gaston family is approved by the church and is in compliance with the Sacred Code and the Royal Contract. No one can shake it."
"However, this liquidation is only for the head of Duke Gaston's family, and will not be counted on your Boulder branch."
After listening to Charlotte's words, Earl Gaston hesitated and said cautiously:
"Master, I know that the master's family will definitely be dealt with, and I also know that our side branch will not be implicated."
"His Majesty the King should deal with the master's family as he should, but it seems that he has no intention of choosing a new Duke from the Gaston family..."
"The Gaston family has a contract agreement with the Valva family. Regarding the title, the royal family can only depose it but cannot take it away. But now... His Majesty the King has ignored this agreement."
Charlotte:…
She came to her senses.
It turns out that Count Gaston came not to rescue the punished Gaston family, but for the title!
"You don't have to think about the title and territory of Duke Gaston. His Majesty the King wants to strengthen the centralization of power. I'm afraid he won't spit out the territory he took back."
"Duke Gaston is not simply associated with the Blood Demon Order, but has actually become the patron and core member of the Blood Demon Order. This is a taboo in the "Holy Code" and is more severe than being excommunicated. , even if there is an agreement to protect the title, it won’t work.”
Charlotte said.
Earl Gaston is still unwilling to give up:
"Master, Duke Gaston's title and territory belong not only to the master's family, but to the entire family."
"For the Gaston family, the duchy is the foundation of the family. If the dukedom is lost, the Gaston family will also lose its foundation!"
"Without the foundation, my status in Boulder will probably be affected, which will also affect your secret control over the Principality of Boulder..."
Charlotte glanced at him and half-smiled:
"Oh? Then what? Do you want me to support you in becoming the new Duke of Gaston? Not to mention whether it can be done, so what if it is done? Can His Majesty the King also allow one duke to serve as the regent of another duke? ?”
"But... the Duke of Gaston can replace Bold as your power! Compared to Bold, Gaston is richer, and the Duke can control the territory more effectively than the Regent!"
Duke Gaston said.
Charlotte shook her head:
"You also know that the Dukedom of Gaston is richer than Bold, so you should understand that since His Majesty the King has seized the opportunity, he will not divide such a wealthy territory again."
"Master, but the king is only a secular king, and you..."
Gaston wanted to say something more, but he hesitated under Charlotte's sharp gaze.
"Sir Gaston, do your job well. It's not your turn to dictate how I want to act!"
She said coldly.
The aura of the high-ranking vampire was released from Charlotte. Count Gaston's face turned pale and he knelt on the ground with a thud.
He was sweating profusely, trembling, and looked frightened.
Looking at Count Gaston who collapsed on the ground, Charlotte slowly put away her pressure and said calmly:
"I have no intention of being an enemy of the New Moon Royal Family now. If you want me to stand up for you, you'd better give up."
As she spoke, she reminded again:
"Don't even think about trying to fight for it yourself. His Majesty the King is gaining momentum. There is no need to be the first to take the lead. If you have any ideas, you can consider them in the long term."
"After all...territory and claims will not escape."
After hearing Charlotte's words, Earl Gaston lost his momentum, but there was nothing he could do.
In the end, he had no choice but to sigh and accept the reality.
Charlotte stopped discussing the issue and asked instead:
"Where's Eleanor? Has she come to Lutetia too?"
After the war, Eleanor, the Duchess of Boulder, had been recuperating in the Northland for a while, and was not picked up by the nobles of Boulder until Charlotte set off.
Count Gaston replied tremblingly:
"Come... come, the central meeting needs the Duke to attend, so after she is almost recovered, I brought her with me."
Charlotte was silent for a moment and asked:
"She... how is she now?"
Count Gaston hesitated for a moment, looking a little confused.
"Huh? Hasn't her spirit recovered yet?"
Charlotte asked.
Count Gaston was even more confused:
"My spirit... has recovered a lot, but there seems to be something else wrong..."
Charlotte frowned:
"what is the problem?"
Count Gaston glanced at her with a strange expression.
He hesitated for a moment and said:
"She... doesn't want to be a duke anymore, but wants to give up her title and become a nun."
Charlotte was stunned:
"She... believes in the Holy Royal Court?"
Count Gaston's expression became even weirder.
He swallowed and said:
"No, she seems to believe in you..."
Charlotte:…
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Sorry, I'm stuck. It's short, slow and watery.
(End of chapter)
