However, Charlotte soon noticed something was amiss.

All of the Bloodline kneeling before her were staring at her with wide eyes, their expressions blank.

They gazed with eyes dilated, their faces a mix of awe, shock, and disbelief.

Charlotte's heart skipped a beat.

Following the collective gaze of the Bloodline, she quickly realized they weren't looking at her, but rather at the sky behind her.

Uh?

The sky?

In order to maintain her stature, Charlotte did not turn around, but that didn't mean she couldn't know what these Bloodline saw.

Her awareness spread out, her vision shifted, and, utilizing the connection she had just established with the members of the Nais Bloodline, she soon shared their perspective.

Then... Charlotte saw the massive Blood Moon that had risen behind her in the sky.

It was truly a gigantic Blood Moon, occupying nearly half the sky, its crimson glow illuminating the earth, tinting the entire world with a shade of scarlet.

And it hung, precisely behind Charlotte, as if rising from her own back, representing her very self.

Even prepared as she was, Charlotte was left somewhat stunned when she saw the Blood Moon that almost covered half the sky.

This was not just because the image was indeed shockingly impactful, but also because Charlotte was not unfamiliar with such a scene.

She almost subconsciously remembered those Bloodline texts she had once read, especially from the "Blood Moon Song" in the New Moon Kingdom's Royal Library, which described the Blood True Ancestor's slaughter of the Bloodline and the Gods—

"The grand Blood Moon eclipsed the sky,"

"The mad True Ancestor ascended to the throne,"

"The crimson light brought darkness and terror,"

"The Gods fell, order collapsed, and the entire world wept..."

"..."

Clearly, this scene shared a peculiar resemblance to the time when the mad Blood True Ancestor had unleashed his power.

However, that huge Blood Moon did not last for too long.

Not long after Charlotte's consciousness returned to reality, it vanished.

The crimson receded, the sky was once again shrouded in darkness, and on the plaza, the members of the Nais Bloodline were collectively struck dumb.

When they looked at Charlotte again, their eyes held renewed fear.

Charlotte felt somewhat guilty and vexed.

She did not know why the Blood Moon Phenomenon had appeared, but there was no doubt it was related to her actions.

What had she just done?

Was it because she established a "connection" with the Nais Clan?

Or was it that, after subduing the Nais Clan, the Blood Holy Scripture underwent further refinement?

Or... was it because she had just disturbed that mysterious "stone gate"?

Charlotte didn't know.

She wasn't even clear on how far-reaching the anomaly's coverage had been.

Charlotte looked at the members of the Nais Bloodline.

The Nais Bloodline also looked back at her.

If Charlotte's Divine Mighty were not still in a state of release, these Nais Bloodline members might have already started fleeing in all directions.

Charlotte did not know how to explain the recent phenomenon, but after a moment of thought, she decided not to explain and instead addressed the Nais Bloodline members:

"From this day forth, I shall protect those of the Nais Bloodline who pledge loyalty to me. I expect you to remain dutiful, to keep the secrets of the Bloodline, and to remember your loyalty."

"Remember, I... detest betrayal. Yet, I am not a tyrant. To those offspring loyal to me, I shall not be stingy with rewards."

"Members of the Nais Bloodline, remember the vow you made this day..."

With that said, a scarlet mist spread out, and Charlotte's figure slowly faded away.

After commanding Lord Badak to clean up after her through a whispered message, she... made her escape.

Not until her presence completely dissipated did the members of the Nais Clan gradually come to their senses.

They glanced at each other and saw both fear and confusion in each other's eyes.

Is it... over?

Has the True Ancestor left?

Has She really changed Her ways?

But... but what about the phenomenon that symbolized destruction and madness just now?

Wasn't that the scene witnessed only when the True Ancestor unleashed Her mighty power to Devour the world and the Gods?

She was about... to move against the Nais Clan just now?

Is She... no longer that mad, brutal terror of existence?

The Nais Bloodline members were still in shock, even several of the Blood Dukes of Legendary status were sweating bullets.

It wasn't until Lord Badak's stern voice rang out:

"Gentlemen, the return of the Ancestor remains a secret. What happened today must remain within us!"

"Remember the Oracle of the Ancestor. From this day forward, our highest leader to whom the Nais Clan pledges loyalty, is the great True Ancestor."

After hearing Lord Badak's words, the Nais Bloodline members hesitated for a moment, then bowed their heads in assent.

Although they were uncertain about the phenomenon that had just occurred and despite their inner turmoil and confusion... since even Lord Badak said so, they had no reason to hesitate anymore.

At least... Lord Badak was surely considering the future of the Nais Clan.

After all, he was one of the founders of the Nais Clan and had once been a staunch supporter of Lord Cosy.

"Lord Badak... must have made a carefully considered decision, right?"

"Lord Badak's choice... has to be the right one."

The Nais Bloodline members reassured themselves.

Of course, what they did not know was that at this very moment, Lord Badak on stage was also feeling incredibly uneasy.