CHAPTER 532: -47- NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE KING_3

Regarding the replacement of her donations mentioned by Louis V, this was indeed a direct eye-opener for her.

In the Holy Calendar year of 1418, the Star Moon War was in full swing. At that time, the New Moon Kingdom was fiercely clashing with the Falling Star Kingdom, both facing financial difficulties, and the minted gold tanas were all under-karated.

It was the fifth edition of the gold tana since the currency unification under Mireya, as both kingdoms mixed copper and nickel into the gold, making a gold tana actually worth only eighty percent of its stated value, which was also a scandal in the currency issuance of the two countries.

Less than thirty years later, the Holy Royal Court introduced the sixth edition of the gold tana, demanding that all countries mint new coins, also for this reason.

Charlotte clicked her tongue and thought to herself that the Holy Royal Court had really become more and more corrupt, daring to counterfeit right under the watchful eyes of the Legendary Clergy, their audacity was truly exceptional.

However, given the nature of the few Legendary figures, they probably didn’t care about donations, after all, for the Legendary, gold and silver were just numbers, only Transcendent abilities caught their eye.

It must be said, although Louis V did it on purpose, Charlotte had to admit that her already delicate perception of the Holy Royal Court had become even more ambivalent.

You’d think I had donated under-karated gold tanas!

With a soft sigh, Charlotte lamented,

"Your Majesty, your information is indeed detailed."

"After all, I am the master of New Moon, and nothing in Lutecia escapes my eyes."

Louis V said indifferently.

Nothing escapes his eyes, huh...

Charlotte’s heart stirred, thoughtful.

Louis V then looked at her again with interest and asked,

"So, Lady Castel, about your visit to the Church that day, what would you like to say?"

Charlotte gathered her thoughts and replied calmly,

"That day, a few of the Legendary Clergy from the Church invited me to become the Saintess of the Holy Royal Court in the New Moon Diocese."

Silence...

The moment Charlotte’s words fell, the entire hall suddenly fell into silence.

It wasn’t just ordinary silence but as if the whole world had momentarily fallen into stasis and constraint.

Charlotte felt Louis V’s gaze sharpen in an instant, and although the Legendary’s oppressive aura was not outwardly displayed, his entire demeanor changed dramatically in a blink.

Facing the oppressive gaze of Louis V, Charlotte smiled faintly and said,

"But I declined."

Almost instantly, Louis V’s escalating aura dissipated rapidly, the suspended time flowing once more, and the oppressive atmosphere swept away.

His gaze returned to calm, his authoritative voice softened, now tinged with a hint of appreciation,

"A wise choice."

Having said that, he picked up the bubble-free wine again, sipped it lightly, and then with a probing tone, asked,

"Then, Lady Castel, may I take it that you are telling me you have renounced the vow you once made before the Divine Lord?"

Charlotte sighed softly, her expression one of reminiscence and tinged with sorrow,

"I respect the Divine Lord, which is why I once made a vow before him."

"But as it turns out, the church being worthy of respect is a different matter from the Divine Lord being worthy of it."

"I can dedicate everything to the Divine Lord, but the Church... forgive my frankness, so much has happened over the past two years, I have become disillusioned with the Church of today."

"I will still remain celibate and dedicate myself to God for the rest of my life, but for the Castel Domain, I will no longer fulfill the vow I once made."

Hearing Charlotte’s words, Louis V’s gaze finally eased, and he smiled slightly, nodding contentedly at Charlotte:

"Well then... Lady Castel, as the King of New Moon, I am very pleased to welcome you as my vassal."

"Of course, becoming your vassal is an honor for the Castel family as well."

Charlotte replied.

Seeing Charlotte’s respectful demeanor, Louis V was even more satisfied:

"Lady Castel, since you have made your choice, the Royal Family will respond accordingly and grant the Castel family the status and standing it deserves."

"Of course, merely telling me this isn’t enough; I need you to publicly declare your renunciation of your previous vow, so our pact can be officially effective."

"Then, Your Majesty, how would you like me to respond publicly?"

Charlotte asked without betraying any emotion.

"At the investiture ceremony, I need you to respond publicly during the Castel family’s investiture ceremony. In three days, I will hold the Knight investiture ceremony for the Castel family in the New Moon Palace, formally announcing the Castel family as my liege."

Louis V stated.

Charlotte considered for a moment and then nodded slightly:

"As you wish."