This is... a gesture of allegiance?
Charlotte, who was very familiar with the etiquette of the Myria world, quickly realized. But what followed was confusion.
She knew very well, through the mind reading in the Dark Night Castle that, Sebastian had no intention of partcipating in the Bloodborne's conflicts.
Even if he regarded her as the Bloodborne's evil god, he was only willing to be a "temporary servant".
But now, seeing the respectful attitude and fervent expression of the other party, it didn't seem like intending to be a temporary servant at all.
It looked more like a brainwashed fanatic!
What happened in a place she didn't know about?
Charlotte was astonished.
She couldn't pinpoint exactly what had changed the other party's mind, but one thing was clear, the other party must be serious. If not, he could have exposed her on the spot.
Firstly, there were many people here, and secondly, the Blood Calling had not yet fully charged.
People change for a reason; there is no love without reason, no hate without reason, and no allegiance without reason...
There was currently only one slot for blood servant. Although she was already quite interested in Sebastian, she remained calm. She would wait until the Blood Calling available again, ascertain the other party's true thoughts in the dream world, and then consider his proposal and decide whether to formally sign the Blood Contract.
Being cautious in this world is always a good thing.
Of course, Charlotte couldn't blatantly refuse the other party's allegiance. At this time, she had to use the skills she had enjoyed lately.
Thinking of this, Charlotte gently raised her tall cup, gracefully took a sip of milk, and glanced lightly at the kneeling Sebastian.
"Before you pledge your loyalty to me, don't you have anything else to say?"
Hearing the girl's calm yet suggestive voice, beads of sweat immediately falling on Sebastian's back.
The Lady of the Night is somewhat displeased with me!
Indeed, my recent indiscretion probably triggered HER displeasure!
Sebastian regretted. He was so eager to express his allegiance to make the Lady of the Night overlook his previous offense, but now... it seemed that what had to come would come.
Thinking of this, Sebastian quickly lowered his head and said with a trembling voice.
"Honorable and beautiful lady... I didn't realize it was you, the great you, so I behaved so rudely... Please forgive Sebastian's recklessness. Regardless of the punishment you give to foolish Sebastian, Sebastian is willing to accept... I only hope that you will leave a corner for Sebastian to serve you under your feet..."
This guy can really boot-lick...
Charlotte couldn't help but glance at him, and the tuft of hair on her head twitched slightly. On the surface, she continued to act coldly.
"Oh? Are you implying that it's okay to pry into someone's memories at a birthday party if it's just an ordinary human girl?"
Sebastian's sweat began to flow again. He swallowed hard, looking fearful, and bowed even lower.
"No... it's all very rude... It's Sebastian's arrogance, Sebastian's recklessness..."
Feeling that the timing was about right, Charlotte slowly withdrew her gaze, took a sip of milk, and then said lightly.
"You were indeed reckless. If I were you, I wouldn't swear allegiance at someone else's birthday party."
Hearing this, Sebastian's gaze dimmed.
"But..."
the girl's tone changed.
"Seeing how proactive you are, I can give you a chance to prove if you have the qualifications and attitude to be my follower."
A follower...?
Hearing this, Sebastian's eyes almost instantly lit up.
"Honorable lady! Sebastian is willing to accept any test from you! Please use me as you wish!"
Charlotte chuckled lightly and said calmly.
"I've already given you your test."
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Sebastian was momentarily stunned. Then, he quickly remembered that the Lady of the Night was referring to finding the cursed pages!
"Of course, that's not enough. That's just part of our deal. You have offended me, and I'm not happy about it. As for how to make me happy, it depends on your actions next."
Saying this, the girl drank up the milk in her tall cup, elegantly placed it on the nearby table, and then smiled faintly.
"I allow you to stay by my side temporarily, but you need to fulfill all my needs as much as possible. Some things, I won't say on my own, but you need to understand, think, and act on your own. Don't cause any trouble for my identity; I would be very unhappy. After all... I'm just an innocent little girl."
SHE's willing to let me stay by HER side! SHE's willing! Although it's only temporary, this is my chance!
Sebastian became excited instantly, completely unaware that his pledge of allegiance had turned into an effort to please HER to gain HER approval.
"Get up, it's not good to always kneel like this in front of others."
Charlotte suddenly reverted to the appearance of an innocent girl, smiling naively.
SHE smiled at me! SHE told me to get up!
SHE still has me in HER heart, I still have a chance!
Sebastian's heart was filled with excitement.
"Yes, honorable and beautiful lady!"
"Call me Charlotte."
"Yes, honorable and beautiful Lady Charlotte!"
Charlotte: ...
Sebastian stood up, respectfully standing by the girl's side, lagging half a step behind her.
And just at this moment, even more enthusiastic noise and cheers came from the entrance of the hall.
Duke Borde has arrived. Under the escort of more than a dozen court nobles, the lord of the duchy, the focus of the banquet, finally arrived at the venue, followed by a young nobleman who seemed absent-minded, the well-known scoundrel in the aristocratic circle, Count Leno.
The music of the band became louder, and all the nobles paid their respects to Duke Borde.
However, the girl noticed that the Duke didn't seem too happy, especially when his gaze swept over the empty seats reserved for the Kingdom's Lords.
Obviously, the lords and nobles outside the duchy did not come to this birthday party.
The old duke's displeasure was fleeting, quickly replaced by a gentle smile. He first respectfully greeted the high priest surrounded by priests, then turned to the lively nobles on the scene, took a glass of red wine from the steward, drank it in one gulp, and then exclaimed loudly.
"For Borde!"
"For Borde!"
Cheers erupted from the nobles in the hall.
The music of the band reached its climax, igniting the atmosphere of the banquet completely. The entire venue was filled with enthusiastic cheers and praise for the duke.
It wasn't until Duke Borde gently raised his hand and slightly lowered it that the venue gradually quieted down.
He smiled slightly and continued, his old voice full of energy.
"Honorable High Priest Linus, distinguished guests, thank you very much for attending the old man's birthday banquet."
"Here, on behalf of the Borde family, I express my sincerest gratitude to you all!"
As soon as he finished speaking, another round of enthusiastic cheers erupted in the venue, with cheers of "For Borde" and "Long live Borde" echoing one after another.
Until the old duke raised his hand again and lowered it slightly, the venue quieted down again.
He smiled slightly and continued, "In addition... before the banquet begins, I have an important announcement to make."
After saying this, he glanced over the crowd, paused slightly on Charlotte, showing a reassuring look at the girl. Then, he gestured for everyone to quiet down, and with a meaningful look, he said.
"Furthermore, I have already communicated with the head of the Castell family..."
"The Castell family will continue to be under Borde's protection, as it was in the past and will be in the future. We will share the glory of Borde together."
"I hope everyone understands..."
Hearing this somewhat ambiguous statement, the entire venue suddenly quieted down. Countless eyes turned to Charlotte, making her instantly the focus of the entire banquet.
Charlotte felt a slight sinking in her heart and muttered inwardly.
What an ambiguous statement... He's really a crafty old fox!