Tome of Blood

Chapter 541 -40- Invasion

When Charlotte woke up again, it was already two days later.

One hundred bloodline powers were given to her in one breath. Even though she was already a demigod, she was still very tired. It took her two days and two nights of sleep to recover.

After washing up, having breakfast, and taking care of the official duties accumulated for two days on behalf of "Lilith", Charlotte came to the training ground in the city.

On the training ground, vampire warriors in different costumes are exercising.

After seeing Charlotte, they all stopped what they were doing, stood up and saluted excitedly:

"Lady Lilith!"

"Lord Lilith, good morning!"

Charlotte nodded in greeting one by one. Her eyes swept over these vampire warriors who woke up earlier than her, and she nodded secretly in her heart.

The power of blood is indeed the supreme source of power for the Vampires.

After being given by her bloodline and sleeping for a day or two, the strength of these vampire warriors has almost reached the level of Blazing Sun.

And even if it is not reached, it is still at the peak of Silver Moon. It is only one step away from the breakthrough. It must be that after some battles, the obstacles in the dark can be broken through naturally.

Of course, this is also because Charlotte, while giving bloodline power, also activates the inherent ability of the Blood Sacred Scripture [Bloodline Gift].

Correspondingly, a considerable amount of blood divine power is consumed.

"Just think of it as an investment in the next battle against the Old Gods and in 'building a good relationship' with the future senior leaders of the Vampire Clan."

Charlotte thought to herself.

A hundred of them, given enough time, would at least be Blazing Sun's extraordinary beings...

This power, if placed in the era of later generations, would have been enough to shock any force.

After all, even for the Crescent Kingdom, one of the top powers on the continent, there are far fewer Blazing Sun-level experts that the government can directly mobilize.

However, if it were placed in the era that Charlotte traveled through, although this force was powerful, it would not reach the level of crushing.

This era is, after all, the age of myth.

The concentration of magic power and activity of elements in this world far exceed that of later generations, and the number of extraordinary beings and gods is also quite exaggerated.

Overall, Charlotte's improvement in the extraordinary combat power of the Free City-State Alliance this time only gave the city-state the possibility to take the initiative to counterattack.

Of course, this is enough.

"Lord Savior, it turns out you are here!"

A familiar voice came, attracting Charlotte's attention.

Charlotte cast her gaze and saw Bardock, the commander of the Third Army, running over in a hurry.

Behind him, there was also a dust-stained vampire warrior, whose strength was at the level of Silver Moon, with a somewhat eager look on his face.

Charlotte's heart moved slightly and she looked at the panting vampire warrior:

"What happened?"

"Lord Lilith, the army of the Evil God Cult launched an attack on our border fortress one day ago and has now surrounded the fortress. Lord Harald is leading the defenders to resist, but the situation is quite critical and the support of the alliance army is urgently needed! "

The vampire warrior reported.

"How many enemy troops are there?"

Charlotte asked.

"At least 10,000 people, and the number of extraordinary people is probably more than 3,000! The army was led by the God of Secrets and the God of War's favored ones! They summoned the incarnations of the gods and directly destroyed several elves and demons we were building. Tower, plundered, slaughtered, and sacrificed several of our villages!”

The vampire warrior said bitterly.

Charlotte frowned slightly and looked at Bardock:

"What's going on? Didn't it be reported a few days ago that they don't have the strength to go to war with us for the time being?"

"It should be that the news that you gave your bloodline power has spread. It is said that the Old God Cult used the power of God to forcibly promote a large number of extraordinary believers. I am afraid they plan to invade while you are weak!"

Bardock said solemnly.

Invading while I'm weak?

Charlotte looked strange.

Ah this.

It took a lot of energy for her to give a hundred bloodline powers in one breath, and she slept for two days at a stretch. But if we say "weak", it's still far from being considered "weak", right?

However, this thought only flashed through my mind.

Charlotte quickly figured out why the Order of the Old Gods thought she was "weak".

Moreover, if Lilith herself was responsible for this bloodline grant, it would definitely cost more than Charlotte.

According to the memory of the lens that Charlotte browsed, Lilith had just become a demigod at this time. Although she killed the God of Hatred and Distortion and even gained part of the opponent's power, she was also severely damaged.

Based on the information Charlotte learned in advance, Lilith decided to conduct this "guard selection" because she also considered her own limited strength.

Lilith's bloodline comes from Charlotte. Although she became a demigod, without the "Bible of Blood", she did not transform into a "true ancestor" level bloodline like Charlotte. At best, she is equivalent to a prince in later generations. .

In this case, it is also giving the power of blood. To achieve the same effect, Lilith needs to give far more than Charlotte needs to give.

If Lilith had promoted hundreds of vampire warriors in one go, she would have collapsed a long time ago, instead of feeling refreshed after a good night's sleep like Charlotte did.

"Lord Savior, the situation has changed. Since the other party has used the power of God to enhance extraordinary believers, our counterattack plan may be delayed!"

"Not only that, I'm afraid we won't give everyone any more time to familiarize themselves with the power. It is said that the 'sacrificial legion' promoted by the old gods this time exceeds 2,000 people, and they are all the most fanatical lunatics! If they cannot be stopped in time, the northern The villages and towns in the area will definitely suffer a devastating blow!"

"We have no extra time to summon the army, and the elves' teleportation array cannot support large-scale teleportation. If we want to stop them, we must have the second-awakened warriors rush to the battlefield as soon as possible to support them!"

Bardock gritted his teeth.

The so-called extraordinary believers who are promoted by the power of God are, to put it bluntly, "priests" who are forcibly promoted by divine power.

Charlotte is no stranger to this either. She had seen it in the army of the God of Abomination and Deformation as early as her second time traveling.

This method is somewhat similar to Charlotte's bloodline bestowal, but the essence is completely different.

Charlotte's bloodline gift is to enhance the target's bloodline potential from the source, thereby strengthening the opponent's extraordinary power, but the old god's method is to roughly pour the diluted divine power into the believer's body.

Although this approach can allow believers to become extraordinary and gain powerful power in the short term, it is actually an approach that treats believers as "war consumables."

Divine power is far beyond what mortals who have not experienced "bloodline adjustment" can bear. Even diluted divine power is "poison" to mortals.

Relying on the extraordinary person who is infused with divine power, from the moment his strength skyrockets, his life falls into a countdown, just like a ignited firework.

For this reason, the Alliance of Free City-States calls these followers of the evil god who are like sacrifices the "Sacrifice Legion."

Of course, the old gods who regard it as a "consumable" will not care about this. As long as they can win before the fireworks disappear, everything is worth it.

It was also because of this that Bardock said that the counterattack plan would be postponed.

Faced with these "fanatic believers" whose lives are in a countdown, a rash attack will cause huge casualties to one's own side. The correct approach is to defend with all one's strength and just wait for the opponent to "die".

After thinking for a while, Charlotte ordered:

"Notice, all warriors who have passed the second awakening will gather together and follow me to support."

"You? Are you going too? This is absolutely impossible!"

Bardock's expression changed and he advised.

"Oh? Why can't I?"

Charlotte raised her eyebrows.

Bardock said:

"You are a demigod and the anchor of the city-state alliance. Ever since you killed Adora, all forces have been eyeing you!"

"Now the situation in Northern Xinjiang is different from before. All parties are backed by the power of mythology. This time the Old God Religion's raid is so fast and violent, so crazy. It is obviously aimed at you!"

"There is news that the Order of the God of Secrets has close ties with several old gods, and it is very likely that they have reached cooperation. You have just given the power of blood, and the injury from the previous battle with Adora has not healed. This If you go in person at that time, you will definitely be in danger!"

After listening to Bardock's words, Charlotte shook her head:

"Since the old gods are likely to unite, then I need to take action even more. Or...do you think the war can be won by relying only on the army and ordinary extraordinary people?"

After saying that, she smiled again and said:

"Not to mention... who told you that I am in a weak state now?"

After finishing her words, crimson light bloomed on Charlotte's body.

The vast coercion of the vicissitudes of life rose from her body, making all vampires feel the blood aura of kindness and awe slowly rising.

Looking at Charlotte with flying silver hair and feeling her unfathomable power and power, Bardock felt that his soul was trembling.

His eyes widened instantly and he suddenly became excited:

"Could it be that your power...your power..."

"After the announcement, all the second-awakened warriors will gather quickly and follow me to fight. The battlefield... is also the place where they can adapt to the power of their bloodline the fastest."

Charlotte said.

"Respect...obey."

Bardock bowed respectfully.

"in addition……"

Charlotte continued:

"The expedition plan remains unchanged and the army continues to gather."

"The expedition plan remains unchanged?"

Bardock was stunned.

But looking at Charlotte's calm and serious expression, he finally nodded and continued:

"I obey...your order."

…

North of the Free Cities Alliance, Blackwater Village.

The billowing smoke obscured the sky, and the low-rise villages were already in flames.

Seven or eight children cuddled together, their faces frightened, trembling as they watched the evil cultists getting closer and closer.

In front of the child, a girl covered in blood was holding a steel sword, confronting the followers of the evil god who were gradually surrounding her.

She looked to be about seventeen or eighteen years old, with fiery red hair, and her skirt and armor had long been stained red with blood, but her scarlet eyes were full of perseverance.

In front of her, there were already seven or eight fallen cultists, and the cultists who surrounded her did not dare to step forward and continue fighting with her.

Until the army of cultists separated to both sides, an old god priest wearing a high-level witch priest robe came out:

"It is said that the awakened warriors of the Free City-State Alliance are stronger than the last. Looking at it now, it is indeed the case."

"Strange lady of the Familia, you are a true warrior. I am the priest Dorn, the God of the Secret Pact. Can I know your name?"

"Royna."

The red-haired girl took a deep breath and raised the sword in her hand again:

"You can call me... Rowena."

——

happy New Year to all!