Tome of Blood

  Chapter 143-142-Singleness is a matter of principle!

   Regarding her oath to the holy royal court, Charlotte knew that it would definitely arouse the opposition of the lower nobles.

  The family affairs of the vassal are also equivalent to "state affairs" in a sense for the vassal, especially the lifelong event of the vassal, which concerns the future heir.

  A lord's family without an heir will bring too much uncertainty, and it will not give vassals enough sense of security.

  Especially in a wealthy earldom like Castel, there are too many coveters, and the extinction of the lord almost means a struggle for inheritance rights.

   In Charlotte, the situation is more complicated.

  Not only did she swear not to marry, but she also promised to dedicate her territory to the church after her "death".

   This made the nobles even more crazy...

  In the world of Myria, the interests of feudal nobles and theocratic lords are different. It is also difficult for nobles who rely on marriage and inheritance to grow their families and maintain their rule to pee in the same pot as the theocratic lords.

   Only one thing is enough for the nobles to hate, that is, when there is no land in the territory, the theocratic lords will most likely not confer the land to the nobles, but will take it under the management of the church.

   There is no doubt that Charlotte's promise to dedicate the earldom to the church will inevitably arouse strong reactions from the nobles.

   Just look at Baron Sharon's expression now.

  Charlotte is sure that the other party will soon persuade him to take back his vow, at least take back his promise to the church.

"Lord Charlotte, please...Think twice! The conflict between His Majesty the King and the Patriarch is well known, and the Crescent Royal Family is absolutely unwilling to see another Patriarch in the Kingdom, especially the wealthy Castel! "

   "Your decision... is likely to further intensify the conflict between the kingdom and the church in the future, and may even bring chaos to Castel!"

   "The Castel family has been passed down for hundreds of years, even if it is for the sake of the family and the people, please think twice!"

   Baron Sharon earnestly persuaded.

  Charlotte glanced at the other party unexpectedly.

  This extraordinary knight did not warn and persuade her from the perspective of the interests of the nobles, but borrowed higher-ranking kings and citizens who were more able to stand on the moral high ground to exert pressure, which had to be said to be quite clever.

  Even if he knows that the other party is likely to pull a banner to dispel his thoughts, at least... a nobleman who can put the interests of the people on his lips will not make Charlotte, who is a time traveler, hate him.

   However, Charlotte will not give a promise.

  Even if she knew that it would cause a reaction from the nobles, she could not let go of her single declaration and land dedication promise.

  That will give the truth away, and it will also damage the relationship with the church, so that the already invincible self will fall into a succession crisis again...

   Not to mention, is she really allowed to carry on the family after the oath is lifted?

  Thinking of certain possibilities and scenes, Charlotte felt chills all over her body and couldn't help getting goose bumps.

Do not!

  She will never!

  This is a matter of principle!

   "Your Excellency Sharon, I have my own concerns about this matter, so there is no need to say more."

  Charlotte said firmly.

   "Lord Charlotte!"

   Baron Sharon still refused to give up.

   "Enough! Baron Sharon, do you still want to decide life-long events for your lord?!"

  Charlotte raised her voice, looked dissatisfied, and directly used the prestige technique.

   After drinking it lightly, Baron Sharon only felt Charlotte's voice ringing in his ears like thunder.

  Although immature, but with an unquestionable majesty, he couldn't help but feel a sense of trepidation and fear almost from the bottom of his heart.

  He immediately lowered his head and knelt down on one knee:

   "Subordinates... dare not..."

  Looking at the kneeling baron, Charlotte let out a soft sigh, relaxed her prestige a little, and said:

   "As for the future of the territory, I have my own considerations, rest assured... I will not put the vassals and subjects in crisis."

   "Your Excellency Sharon, if you have nothing to do, you can step back."

  Charlotte issued an eviction order.

   Baron Sharon opened his mouth, and finally let out a long sigh:

   "Subordinate...retire."

   After speaking, he stood up, bowed and left.

  Seeing the figure of Baron Sharon disappear from sight, Charlotte also dissipated the prestige technique.

   Immediately, she also fell into deep thought.

   Single vows are unbreakable, this is the principle and fundamental.

  But the promise of donating land to the church can still be considered loose.

   She really can't push the royal family and lower nobles too tightly.

   She still has to control the territory, and relying on the support of the church will not allow her to truly gain the loyalty of the nobles.

   Not to mention, she is also unwilling to really let the church extend its hand into its own territory.

  Everything has two sides. If you turn to the church, you will indeed get the support of the church. But if you always rely on the pledge of donating land to the church to get support, you will inevitably usher in the church's infiltration and interference in the territory, and eventually become a puppet of the church.

  Charlotte has never said too much. She believes that Baron Sharon is not a fool. If she goes back and thinks about it carefully, she should be able to understand something.

  …

   After exiting the hall, Baron Sharon felt a lot more relaxed.

   It wasn't until he left the manor that he completely broke away from the influence of the prestige technique.

  At this time, he realized that he was covered in cold sweat and realized his gaffe in the hall.

   What the hell!

  He, a star-studded first-rank extraordinary knight, was stunned in front of a fourteen or fifteen-year-old girl!

   Is magic?

   Or some kind of blood power?

  He couldn't help thinking.

  Recalling the petite figure who just scolded him in the manor, Baron Sharon suddenly had a new understanding of the future lord.

  She…was more than just a child.

  She has her own ideas and opinions, and she also has the majesty of a lord.

  He suddenly realized that the child who was once protected by the family would soon become an adult.

  He didn't know whether this was a good thing or a bad thing, especially for the noble families in the current Earl of Castel.

  With mixed feelings, Baron Sharon returned to his little courtyard.

  The gathering of friends in the other courtyard is still going on, and these people are obviously waiting for his return, so as to inquire about the news of Castel Manor from him.

   "Master Sharon, have you finished speaking to Miss Charlotte?"

   asked a businessman.

   "Yes, I'm done talking."

   Baron Sharon sighed.

"How is the result?"

  Another person also hurriedly asked.

   "There is no result, Lord Charlotte is very firm."

   Baron Sharon shook his head.

   "So it seems...Miss Charlotte's faith is really as fanatical and firm as the rumors...The church will gain another teaching authority in the future."

   One person sighed.

  Another person shook his head slightly, sneered and complained:

   "Damn, after all, she is still a child, acting impulsively and recklessly, when she returns to the territory, I am afraid that she will suffer if it is not the opposition of the nobles..."

   But after he finished speaking, he realized that he was wrong, and quickly apologized to Baron Sharon and explained:

   "Ah...Master Sharon, I don't mean you."

   Baron Sharon shook his head indifferently:

   "You are right. If Lord Charlotte really wants to donate the land to the church, our family will definitely oppose it."

   "Against? But...the church is standing behind them. With all due respect, even if you are unwilling, Mr. Sharon, there is nothing you can do about it."

   Someone shook his head and said.

   However, someone soon refuted:

   "This is not certain. The church has not signed a contract with Castel, so it is not certain whether they will support her at that time. Maybe... In the end, she was sold by the church, and she has to count Quintana for the church!"

   "Who knows! It's not that there are no other earls around the Earl of Castel, there are even dukes!"

   "It can only be said that it is too young. After all, it is a child, a beautiful vase, and a beautiful canary."

  The guests in the other courtyard talked and commented on Castel's new owner.

   Baron Chalon hesitated to speak.

  Recalling the girl he saw in the hall, he didn't think she was as bad as everyone said.

  But soon, he was slightly taken aback:

   "Wait... What are you talking about? Lord Charlotte hasn't signed a contract with the church yet?"

   "Yes, no contract was signed, and the great priest has not yet carried out this step. After all, the legal boundaries of contracts for minors are relatively vague. The great priest may be waiting for her to come of age."

  The guest said.

   Baron Sharon's heart moved slightly, his face contemplative.

   The second is about a little more

  (end of this chapter)