Gospel of Blood

At the northeastern border of Castell, at the junction of the Crescent Kingdom and the Northern Grand Duchy.

In a dense forest, a crimson radiance flashed, and a red teleportation array appeared on the ground.

As the light gradually faded, three figures in different attire slowly emerged, accompanied by a tightly bound black cat.

“We’re out. This should be near the Crescent’s border.”

Baron Chait said, surveying the surroundings.

The Blood Demon Priest nodded slightly, then pondered.

“We can’t stay in Castell for now. The cult has arranged boats at the border dock. We should leave as soon as possible.”

He then looked at the black-haired girl beside him.

“Eudoxia, the other side has bloodborne with keen senses. It’s hard to hide the dragon’s presence. Don’t transform until we leave Castell. We’ll fly once we’re outside.”

“Eudoxia?”

The Blood Demon Priest frowned slightly.

Eudoxia was silent for a moment, her crimson eyes slowly turning to him.

“Will we… come back?”

The Blood Demon Priest was taken aback, then smiled understandingly.

“Of course. I haven’t forgotten our agreement. Once the plan succeeds, you’ll get what you want.”

“Don’t worry. His Grace the Archduke is always generous. No God in this world is more willing to trade with mortals than him.”

Hearing this, Eudoxia nodded.

“I understand.”

“Priest, are we going to Starfall?”

Baron Chait asked.

The Blood Demon Priest shook his head.

“The situation in Starfall is also tricky. The Nez Clan has started an internal purge. We’ll take a boat from Castell and then fly to the capital for further planning.”

“The capital? You’re from the capital? Since when did the capital become the base of the Blood Demon Cult?”

A raspy yet curious voice suddenly interrupted.

Everyone turned to see the black cat, Nice, who was bound and blinking his amber eyes with curiosity.

“Sir Nicholas, you’re not afraid now?”

Baron Chait narrowed his eyes.

“Afraid? Why should I be afraid? Back when I roamed the continent, your great-great-grandfather was still a liquid!”

The black cat boasted.

Baron Chait: …

Annoyed by the rude remark, his expression darkened.

Meanwhile, Nice continued to look around and babble incessantly.

“Say… Priest, aren’t you an elf? Isn’t it risky to go to the Crescent capital so openly? They strictly check outsiders there!”

“The church center of the Crescent Diocese is also in the capital. Aren’t you afraid the Holy Court will root out your cult?”

“And the Crescent nobles, they hate the Shedite Clan that once overthrew Crescent’s rule. Aren’t you afraid of being hunted by the human nobles?”

“You’re taking a boat? From this direction, you’re heading to North Bay Town at the border, right? If I remember correctly, that’s the only dock on the Castell border where you can leave via the Dorn River. But it’s quite a detour…”

“You…”

“Eudoxia, shut him up.”

The Blood Demon Priest ordered coldly.

The girl stepped forward, picked up a stone from nearby, and stuffed it into the black cat’s mouth.

Nice: …

Seeing the black cat silenced, Baron Chait smiled.

“Sir Nicholas, there’s no point in struggling. Even if you gather some intel, it’s meaningless as a prisoner.”

Nice’s eyes flickered.

He turned his head, looking in the direction they were heading, thoughtful.

…

With the liberation of the last city, the rebellion in the Lagrisse Viscounty had been fully quelled, and Castell’s troops were everywhere.

Although Eudoxia could transform into a dragon to fly, they chose to keep a low profile and travel discreetly.

From their teleportation point, the border dock was neither too close nor too far.

About half an hour later, they saw the smoke from a small town and the sparkling Dorn River.

There were also Castell soldiers patrolling around the town.

After the Lagrisse family’s defeat, all potential escape routes and docks were guarded to prevent rebellious nobles from fleeing.

“Change clothes. Avoid using magic if possible. From now on, we’re southern merchants.”

The Blood Demon Priest instructed as he put away his robes.

Just then, he felt a sudden sense of danger.

Danger!

The Blood Demon Priest’s hair stood on end.

Relying on years of experience evading the Holy Court, he instinctively unleashed his magic and stepped back.

At that moment, a black flame landed where he had been standing, corroding the ground into pits.

“Tsk, quick reaction.”

A hoarse voice sounded.

They looked up to see Yurst’s figure appearing ahead.

He glanced at the blazing sun above, then grimaced.

“This sunlight is really annoying. It slows me down quite a bit.”

He then looked at the Blood Demon Priest standing unscathed under the sunlight and smirked.

“Being able to walk in daylight unaffected by the sunlight, you’re not a true bloodborne, are you? Let me guess, a Blood Demon follower with elven blood?”

The Blood Demon Priest’s expression turned grim at the sight of the relaxed Yurst.

Meanwhile, the black cat Nice, with a stone in his mouth, widened his eyes in shock.

“Mm! Mm?!”

He mumbled, wriggling his bound body to hide behind Eudoxia, trying to stay unnoticed. Clearly not wanting Yurst to see him.

Yurst glanced curiously at the bound black cat, then focused on the Blood Demon Priest.

Blazing Sun!

Sensing his powerful aura, the Blood Demon Priest’s eyes narrowed.

Realizing something, his expression changed. He quickly turned and saw the flame elf Sebastian emerging from the forest behind them, blocking their retreat.

“Well, Priest, and Miss Black Dragon, what a coincidence. We meet again.”

Sebastian said with a smile.