Blood Holy Scripture: True Ancestor Charlotte de Castel

Inheritance Promotion Tree?

Charlotte's heart stirred slightly.

"Activate!"

She silently mouthed in her mind.

A familiar power bloomed in the spiritual world, and Charlotte felt her perspective rise once again.

It was as if she had come to a starry space, with an immense "constellation" stretching out infinitely before her.

No...

Rather than a constellation, it was more like a skill tree styled like a constellation that she had seen in games in her previous life, probably materialized by the Holy Scripture according to her habits.

The vast majority of the skill tree was buried in a nebula-like fog, faintly revealing six layers, resembling six ranks.

But Charlotte could only clearly see the base part, not even reaching the first layer.

The base was divided into five major branches, corresponding to Dark, Wildness, Blood and Flesh, Spirit, and Observation—five directions of Bloodline Resonance.

And under each direction, there were three secondary branches.

In other words, there might be a total of fifteen magic system branches in the Bloodline's Talent Tree!

Most of the bloodline directions and secondary branches were dim, obscured by the fog like distant constellations, indistinct.

Only the Dark Path and Spirit Path had parts of the resonance branches illuminated.

Charlotte could clearly see the Dark Path branching into three secondary magic system branches: Blood Spirit, Shadow, and Dead Spirit.

And the Spirit Path branching into three secondary magic system branches: Majesty, Domination, and Illusion Technique.

In Charlotte's Talent Tree, both the Blood Spirit Magic System and Majesty Magic System were already lit up, recording the Initial Tier Blood Embrace Skill and Initial Tier Majesty Skill she had learned.

Charlotte then looked up from the base, seeing the recently lit Majesty Magic System with a glow extending upward, forming a luminous path towards the first layer.

Looking at the light path, the information "Beginner: 1/100" suddenly emerged in her view.

She instantly understood that the light path represented the degree of mastery.

And once she completely mastered the Initial Tier Majesty Skill, the path would fully open the way to the first layer.

However, there was no light path on the side of the Blood Spirit Magic System.

Even though the Initial Tier Blood Embrace Skill had already been completely mastered by Charlotte.

This secondary branch under the Dark Path seemed to exist independently, as though it was within the "constellation" yet strangely detached from the skill tree, not participating in the "upgrade" of abilities.

After a brief contemplation, combining the Bloodline's innate abilities, Charlotte understood:

"The Blood Spirit Magic System is the innate talent magic system of the Bloodline, naturally mastered without learning, hence it stands apart from the Inheritance Promotion Tree."

"When I ascend in rank, I will automatically master the next stage of Blood Spirit Techniques!"

"But the mastery of other magic systems requires study for deep comprehension, which is likely the Bloodline's ascension path."

"Learning magic, strengthening Bloodline Resonance, comprehending the Bloodline Path!"

"Dark, Wildness, Blood and Flesh, Spirit, Observation... These are the five ascension paths of the Bloodline."

"From the 'Skill Tree,' breaking through any bloodline resonance could help me to open the way to the next Rank."

"That is to say, I just need to fully master the magic of a certain secondary branch now, and I can preliminarily comprehend the corresponding Bloodline Resonance, opening the way to the next Rank."

"For instance, if I completely master the Initial Tier Majesty Skill now and preliminarily understand the Spirit Path, the light path could extend to the first layer, and I should ascend to Starry First Tier."

"Blood Holy Scripture... is likely also the book of the Bloodline's Inheritance!"

Looking at the Inheritance Promotion Tree, Charlotte quickly figured out the method to ascend one tier.

"So... as it stands, if I want to ascend to Starry First Tier quickly, the fastest method now is to practice the Initial Tier Majesty Skill more and strengthen my cognition and understanding of the Spirit Path!"

"Of course, I could also choose other Bloodline Resonances, but that means I would need to find other Holy Scripture Fragments."

"Initial Tier Majesty Skill... My luck isn't bad, and if I understand it literally, this is probably the most suitable method of ascension for me right now."

"I am a noble, needing to engage in social activities, needing to manage my family, and within the realm of social interaction and family management, Majesty Skill is the most suitable for practice!"

"Especially lately, in the days to come, it's very likely that various nobles will come visit."

"This will all aid my skill practice, helping me to comprehend the Bloodline Resonance of the Majesty Magic System within the Spirit Path."

"Intimidation, Charm..."

"Hiss... Could it be that I'm going to go further and further down the path of tea artistry and dramatics?"

Charlotte's expression was a bit odd.

But at the same time, there was an inexplicable sense of expectation in her heart.

A preference for scheming behind the scenes rather than outright combat.

Playing roles, setting traps, and plunging in the cold dagger at critical moments.

She thought of those enemies who, until the moment they fell into the trap to meet their demise, saw her as an innocent and adorable sweetheart, the look of astonishment, frustration, and rage realizing who the true culprit was...

Hiss...

She was a little excited...

Well, it couldn't be helped.

Who made her cross into such a deceptively innocent face!

Not to take full advantage of her own assets, she felt she wouldn't be doing justice to her cute face that was adorably offensive!

Charlotte had even worried before that her face was too devoid of deterrence, and sometimes it might even have the opposite effect.

But now, things were looking up.

Majesty Skill had arrived as well.

Mission complete!

Charlotte quickly planned her near-term direction of effort:

Set a small goal first, practice the Low-Tier Majesty Skill to "perfection"!

And just at this moment, the supernatural senses unique to the Bloodline suddenly perceived movement outside the bedroom window.

Charlotte's thoughts stirred, and she exited the "Skill Tree."

She cast her gaze toward the windowsill and saw the Black Cat Nisi heave-hoing the window, trying to open it to a size that even its body could climb through.

Both the girl and the cat's eyes met almost instantly.

Charlotte: ...

Nisi: ...

The girl's mind turned slightly, and her gaze became cold:

"I didn't say that from now on, we should use the front door?"

The lingering effect of the Low-Tier Majesty Skill coupled with her icy gaze, her voice cool and indifferent, was full of an overwhelming pressure.

Nisi almost instinctively shivered, its fur puffing up instantly, and without realizing it, tucked its tail in.

It gave a sheepish smile, hurriedly retracted its paw, about to say something, but forgot it was still mid-air and stepped into the void, plummeting with a "pia" sound from the second-floor window.

"Meow—!"

A pitiful scream.

Charlotte: ...

...

"Umm... cough, please enjoy the milk, meow!"

"Umm... cough, please try the fruit, meow!"

In the elaborately decorated bedroom, Black Cat Nisi wore an ingratiating face, carefully placing a delicately arranged fruit platter in front of Charlotte.

Charlotte sat in an armchair, holding the tall glass that the other party had just presented, giving an uncanny look to the fawning black cat, and wondered to herself:

No way?

The effect of the Low-Tier Majesty Skill... Is it that strong?

But Nisi's attempts to please continued.

"Umm... cough, are you tired, meow? Do you need Master Cat... cough, Nisi to give you a massage, meow?"

It stood on the footstool it had moved by the bed, its chubby cat face full of smiles, and its amber eyes containing a sycophancy that made Charlotte feel a bit queasy.

It raised its plump paws high, showed off its soft pads, and batted its big, endearing eyes, looking eager to begin.

Imagining how a cat with a grown man's voice would give a massage, Charlotte felt even more queasy and broke out in goosebumps:

"If you want to knead the dough, go find a mattress and knead to your heart's content. I don't provide motherly love services here."

Nisi: ...

Its chubby cat face stiffened slightly, then sheepishly lowered its paw, but quickly put on another groveling smile:

"That... noble and great... Miss Charlotte, is there something you need me to do?"

"Hmm? What did you call me?"

Charlotte's tone rose, and she lightly kicked Nisi's stool.

Black Cat's eyelids twitched, seemingly reluctant, but it eventually smiled ingratiatingly:

"Er... Master... Master..."

Charlotte: ...

Seeing the other's obvious reluctance yet forcing itself to ingratiate herself with her, she started to catch on.

This definitely couldn't be the effect of Low-Tier Majesty Skill!

When things are out of the ordinary, there's bound to be a catch!

"What mischief have you been up to?"

She sipped the milk from her tall glass and asked indifferently.

Nisi forcibly shifted its gaze from the girl's milk-stained lips and shook its head like a rattle drum, denying:

"Absolutely not! I've been very obedient!"

"Then what got into you that suddenly made you want to please me?"

Charlotte narrowed her eyes, crossed one leg over the other, leaned forward slightly, and propped her chin as she stared straight at it.

Nisi's gaze dodged, quickly turning back to flattery:

"The way you speak! I am your follower, of course, I should do what a follower ought to do!"

"Uh... that... great Charlotte... great Master, you wouldn't mistreat your followers, right?"

It asked cautiously.

Charlotte looked at Black Cat curiously, wondering what trick it was up to.

"As long as you do well, I certainly will not mistreat my own people."

She sipped the milk lightly and stated.

Hearing this, Nisi's eyes brightened instantly, its tail perked up high, and the look it gave Charlotte became exceptionally passionate.

That fervent gaze made Charlotte shudder involuntarily; for a moment, she wondered if the creature might be some sort of perverted lolicon...

Maybe... she should just neuter it?

Thinking of Black Cat's past misdeeds, she couldn't help but muse inwardly.

As Nisi felt Charlotte's assessing gaze, a sudden chill ran through it, and it trembled involuntarily.

"Alright, since you're back, let's hear it, how's the investigation I asked you to do? Is there a result yet?"

Realizing she couldn't quite figure Black Cat out, Charlotte stopped getting hung up on it and crossed her arms to ask about the matter at hand.

Seeing this, Nisi also became serious, its amber cat eyes narrowed slightly, and its expression took on a human-like gravity:

"I've indeed found out; the crossbow of the kidnapper... indeed belongs to the Duke Mansion."

"Additionally, the homeless man who reported last night has died."