Charlotte didn't explain much about why she declined.

She just looked sentimental and ashamed when she mentioned "a year ago" and "her own heart".

The turmoil in Boulder was very big at the beginning, and a high priest was disposed of, and it was probably the high priest in front of him who signed the investigation order.

The High Priest probably knows everything.

Charlotte didn't need to say anything, just a hint to show that her trust in the church had collapsed because of the high priesthood.

In this way, there is a reason to refuse the church, and there is no need to blame her.

Sure enough, after Charlotte apologized for mentioning "a year ago", the High Priest of the Crescent Moon also showed an emotional look.

I saw him sigh slightly and say:

"I'm also very sorry for what happened to Boulder...... I can understand your choice. ”

Charlotte lowered her head, her expression a little ashamed:

"I'm very sorry, High Priest, but I actually came to the church this time to confess, because I found that I was not as religious as I thought......

"I am not qualified to be a saint of the Church, even a part-time saint."

The High Priest nodded, and said gently:

"My child, there are no perfect people in the world, and there are no perfect believers, even the most devout believers, there will inevitably be times when they make mistakes, and you have done a good job."

"I already know in your heart that since you don't want to be a saint, the church won't be reluctant."

Listening to the words of the High Priest, Charlotte breathed a sigh of relief.

The invitation of the church, she finally got over......

After a few more conversations with the High Priest and some theological knowledge, Charlotte took her leave.

Before leaving, she personally offered 200,000 gold tanas a donation to the faithful.

The High Priest also accepted it gently, praising her piety.

Two hundred thousand quintana, which is not a small amount.

Even if he is a duke of the kingdom, when he comes to the church to pray, it is tens of thousands of gold tans to donate.

200,000 quintana smashed down, which is enough to brush up a wave of goodwill.

With the warm smiles of the clergy of the church, Charlotte boarded the carriage and left the Cathedral of Lutethia.

Sitting in the carriage, Charlotte's pious expression was restrained and a little more serious.

The high priest's summons and invitations were both to strengthen the liaison with Castel and to win over them.

Although she found a reason, she finally refused to be wooed.

Even if the High Priest was not upset by this, his relationship with the Church would certainly be affected.

It can't be helped, after all, she can't really channel the power of the church into her own territory.

Next, she will cooperate with the Ness clan to take over the Returning Star Kingdom and carve up the Principality of Roman, not to mention helping the church at that time, and if she doesn't get it, she will have to oppose the church.

Becoming a saint is more restrictive, and the church even has a reason to deal with her, even the king and nobles will become her potential enemies.

After all, neither the nobility nor the king wanted the power of the Church to grow.

But it's not the same if it's just a holy believer.

Even if she says one thing and does another, as long as she doesn't get caught, the church can't help her.

With [Divine Countermeasures], Charlotte is not without thinking about the possibility of joining the church and blasting from within.

But the moment the [Faith Network] was activated, she knew that this choice was impossible.

If she wants to grow her power, she is destined to go to the opposite side of the church in the future, and the difference is nothing more than when she tears her face.

It's just that now is not the time.

The church is powerful.

Even if she rejected the church, she still had to maintain a face-to-face relationship.

Thinking of this, Charlotte sighed softly.

To be honest, her feelings for the Divine Court were quite complicated.

Although there is a matter of high priests, there are not a few priests in the church who are good to her, such as priest Raoul and others, who are elders worthy of respect.

The teachings of the Holy Court are not evil, and can even be called magnificent.

And with the "second crossing", Charlotte is even a little unsure of the relationship between the god Harald and her......

In short, Charlotte didn't hate the Holy Court.

But if you don't hate it, it's true that the Holy Court clearly listed the Blood Clan as an evil creature, and it is also true that the True Ancestor of Blood was listed as the most terrifying evil god.

From this point of view, even if she doesn't hate it, she is a natural enemy with the other party.

Thinking of this, Charlotte's expression was slightly solemn.

Rejecting the good intentions of the church comes at a price.

The recent presence of the Northland is too strong, and the movement when she fuses the ancient god statue is not small, coupled with this refusal, I am afraid that the church will also focus on that side in the future.

Not to mention, if the purpose of the church is really to strengthen Castel's influence, even if she rejects the other party, will the other party really give up?

Fear...... No.

At this thought, Charlotte had a headache again.

She wanted to remain completely neutral.

But in reality, sometimes you have to help yourself.

"Looks like I'm going to have to plan carefully to buy myself more time to grow......

Thinking about her next steps, Charlotte sighed softly.

Don’t wait for prosperity to care for the things important to you.

She inherited the Castel Domain, defeated the coalition of the two principalities, and was already a force to be reckoned with in the Crescent Kingdom.

The Castells Lords are quite wealthy, and they already have the capital to fight against duke-level lords.

After this independence, it will inevitably become the thirteenth force after the twelve dukedoms of the kingdom, breaking the delicate balance between the nobility, the church and the royal power.

Castel is not just the church.

She has to think about it, how to choose, how to be left and right, in order to maximize her interests......

Under a series of hidden gazes, Charlotte returned to the manor.

She pouted, ignoring the guys who were spying on her.

If her guess is correct, the reason why no nobles have come to visit her or invite her until now is probably the attitude of waiting and watching the church.

After all, she already has the imprint of the church on her.

A bolder guess, maybe the high priest wants to invite her to become a part-time saintess of the Holy Court, and there will be rumors that it will not be good......

And her refusal this time is probably going to be known by all forces soon.

If you think about it this way, you may soon have a rented estate that will no longer be deserted.

As if to confirm Charlotte's suspicions, the day after she declined the invitation to the church, the manor welcomed a new guest.

More precisely, an invitation.

"Lord Gaston's banquet?"

Looking at the exquisite invitation presented by the noble envoy, Charlotte raised her eyebrows.