Gospel of Blood

Becoming the True “Savior”?

Charlotte was taken aback for a moment before quickly realizing that Lilith and Harald wanted her to solidify the existence of the “Savior”, filling the last gap in their fabricated God’s story.

However, wasn’t this request a bit too bold?

“Lilith, Harald, you’re asking me to affirm the true ‘Savior.’ Aren’t you worried I might turn the Free City-State into a tool to satisfy my desires, just like other Gods?”

Charlotte asked.

Lilith shook her head at her words and said,

“If it were any other God, we wouldn’t make such a request, but you are different, Teacher.”

“We haven’t seen any interest from you in spreading faith like other Gods. You don’t seem inclined to build a power base like they do.”

“You are a God. If you truly wanted to, you could have easily taken control of the Northern Mountain Tribe back then, but you didn’t.”

“You imparted to us the initial extraordinary knowledge, hoping we would find our own path. You don’t see mortals as your vassals or possessions like other Gods…”

“If it’s you, we would be willing for you to become the true ‘Savior’ of the Free City-State.”

“No, to be more precise, from the day we fabricated a God, deep down, we have been faintly anticipating this day…”

Lilith spoke earnestly.

She and Harald looked at Charlotte with expectant faces, filled with admiration.

Facing their adoring gazes, Charlotte felt slightly embarrassed.

She could only say that the impression she left on them in their childhood was too strong. Their positive perception of her was so thick that it was almost unbelievable.

What they said was true, Charlotte had no interest in building a power base in this era.

But the reason wasn’t that she lacked desire, but because she knew from the beginning that she didn’t belong to this era and could leave at any moment.

Honestly, Charlotte didn’t want to leave too many traces of herself in this era.

She was still unsure if she had truly traveled to the past. If she left too many traces, she worried it might affect her future self.

However, looking at the two who admired her so much, Charlotte felt that since she had “time traveled” to this era, she should do something.

No travel is without reason, everything has cause and effect.

If her “time travel” was just a dream, it wouldn’t matter. But if she had truly entered a “gap in history”, she felt she should take some action.

If nothing else, even to confirm whether her “time travel” was truly to the past, it was worth acting.

From a rational standpoint, she needed to protect herself and avoid linking her past self with her future self.

Even if she influenced history or changed the past, it must be as a completely new character, ensuring no connection between her present and future selves.

This was a rational self-protection measure under the unknown mechanics of “time travel” and time paradoxes.

As for whether to accept Lilith and Harald’s invitation…

After weighing the pros and cons, Charlotte thought it might be possible.

Becoming the “Savior” and engaging in divine disputes would help her further understand this era and gather various pieces of information.

Becoming the “Savior” and befriending Lilith and Harald would also help her determine their identities and uncover the secrets of the Bloodborne and the Holy Court.

Charlotte believed Lilith and Harald were closely related to the True Ancestor of Blood and the Creator God.

Not to mention, the unique abilities they possessed were undoubtedly linked to these figures.

The power of “devouring” itself belonged to the True Ancestor of Blood, while the ability to suppress other divine spells was akin to the suppression inherent to the Holy Court and the anti-divine spells in the Holy Bible.

Additionally, Charlotte needed a stable environment to find a way to return to the future.

When she returned the first time, she succeeded by re-establishing contact with the Gospel of Blood after a breakthrough.

Based on her previous “time travel”, Charlotte suspected she might need to repeat this process.

However, considering she was now a Demigod who had ignited the divine flame, this “breakthrough” might no longer be about raising her level but fulfilling other conditions.

These conditions likely involved mythology. By becoming the “Savior”, Charlotte would have more avenues and methods to test this.

Moreover, becoming the “Savior” could also help Charlotte enhance her strength in this era.

This way, when she returned to her future era, she would possess greater power and more confidence when the Divinity Descent Day arrived.

Charlotte’s mind whirled, and she quickly made a decision.

“Lilith, Harald, I can become the ‘Savior’ of the Free City-State and provide protection in the name of a God.”

Lilith and Harald’s eyes lit up.

“However…”

Charlotte continued.

“I cannot leave my divine symbol. Even the current ‘Savior’ symbol must be abolished. The ‘Savior’ cannot have a symbol.”

Lilith and Harald were taken aback by her words.

“Abolish the symbol?”

Harald couldn’t help but ask.

“Teacher, the divine symbol is the bridge between the Gods and the mortals. Without it, how can mortals pray to the Gods?”

Charlotte sighed and said,

“Because I do not intend to cultivate followers.”

“I don’t want to hide this from you. I must admit that my situation is unique. I cannot remain conscious like other Gods. Every now and then, I fall into a slumber, and I can’t even determine how long I’ll sleep.”

“The last time I disappeared without a word, it was for this reason…”

“Even if I leave a divine symbol, I won’t be able to receive prayers from followers when I am asleep.”

“Followers unable to communicate with their God for a long time will undoubtedly lead to shaken and confused faith. The ‘Savior’ is meant to increase cohesion and resist other Gods. If the ‘Savior’ remains out of contact for a long time, it will lose their purpose.”

“So… let’s change our approach from the start.”

“The ‘Savior’ will still exist, but the ‘Savior’ does not need faith, and thus, the ‘Savior’ does not need a symbol.”

“In this way, even if I fall asleep again one day, you can still maintain the ‘Savior’ belief of the Free City-State.”

“If you truly want to invite me to be the ‘Savior’, you’ll need to agree to these conditions.”

This was a lie.

The real reason was that Charlotte did not want to leave her mark in this era, potentially endangering her future self.

Although she couldn’t be entirely sure if this was true time travel or if it would truly alter history, it was better to be cautious.

She even considered changing her appearance.

No… If she were to become the “Savior”, her current appearance must change. At the very least, it shouldn’t match “Charlotte.”

After hearing Charlotte’s words, Lilith and Harald seemed thoughtful.

“Teacher, we understand your concerns. To us, no God is more suitable to be the protector of the Free City-State than you. Although it’s regrettable, if you decide not to use a divine symbol, we will respect your wishes.”

Lilith said.

Charlotte nodded slightly and smiled.

“Then… I accept your invitation.”

After speaking, she quietly invoked the blood divine power.

In the next moment, to their astonished eyes, her form changed dramatically. Her height increased, her blonde hair turned silver, and her blue eyes became gold-red.

She transformed into a form similar to when she used True Ancestor’s Liberation, the same form she had used in her battle with the God of Abomination and Deformity a few days ago.

Charlotte thought simply: since this form had already been seen by the God of Abomination and Deformity, she might as well continue to use it in this era.

Thus, the image of “Charlotte” wouldn’t leave a mark in this era. The form that would be remembered, at most, was her “True Ancestor’s Liberation” state.

“Don’t be surprised. This is my form after releasing my divine power, and it will be the form of the ‘Savior’ from now on.”

Charlotte explained to them.

Lilith glanced at Charlotte’s rapidly growing bosom, then silently touched her own flat chest, falling into silence once more.

“Ahem, Lilith…”

Harald coughed lightly, trying to comfort her, but Lilith interrupted him first.

“I know, I’m only 20 years old, I still have room to grow.”

Lilith said with a smile, though a cloud of low pressure seemed to hang around her.

Harald: …

Charlotte: …

“Alright, let’s change the subject. I’ve agreed to your invitation. Besides the identity of the ‘Savior’, do you need any other help?”

Charlotte asked, trying to lift Lilith’s spirits.

Hearing this, Lilith and Harald’s attention was immediately drawn.

They exchanged a look and, after some hesitation, spoke to Charlotte.

“Teacher Cain, actually… we did have another request, but… it may no longer be feasible.”

“Oh? What request? Let’s hear it.”

Charlotte asked, curious.

Lilith thought for a moment and said.

“Teacher, although we have extraordinary knowledge and, given enough time, can gradually cultivate extraordinary powers, there are still too few seeds with extraordinary talent in the City-State.”

“Not everyone can awaken extraordinary powers, and not everyone can find their own path to the extraordinary.”

“But… except for the followers of Gods.”

“Gods can bestow extraordinary seeds through divine blessings, allowing followers to gain extraordinary power. So… we originally wanted to ask you to periodically choose suitable candidates and grant them extraordinary seeds to help them embark on the extraordinary path…”

Lilith continued, smiling wryly.

“But since you need to sleep intermittently and do not plan to reveal your divine symbol or spread faith, this might not be possible anymore.”