"...Rise."

Charlotte's gaze calmly swept over the various members of the Bloodline, signaling for them to rise.

As for the ever-expanding string of increasingly long titles... she was already used to it.

With the girl's words, the members of the Bloodline rose one after another, respectfully standing in the hall.

Charlotte could clearly sense that following the conclusion of the Old Gods Alliance war, the Bloodline held her in even greater esteem and reverence.

In fact, it made sense. The war with the Old Gods Alliance nearly obliterated the entire Dragon Ridge Mountain Range, and the "Creation Phenomenon" Charlotte caused almost changed the entire region's ecosystem.

Whether it was the unbelievable power or defeating the Old Gods and making the deities her servants, such a transcendental "Divine Miracle" was enough to overturn everything.

The ultimate result was that Charlotte's already transcendent status within the Free City State Alliance was elevated to a whole new level.

Of course, this was in the identity of the Blood Progenitor Ancestor and the Alliance's Savior, "Lilith."

But... that's as far as it goes.

Having defeated the Old Gods Alliance and advanced her Blood Divine Power and Divine Fire to an unsurpassable level, Charlotte no longer had any need to remain in this era.

She needed to return to the future; she needed to refine her Bloodline Path as soon as possible and take the final step towards Divine Enthronement.

"Those whose names I call, stay. The rest... may leave."

Charlotte's gaze slowly swept through the hall, before calling out one name after another.

Under Charlotte's orders, those not called bowed and respectfully withdrew, while those whose names were mentioned stayed behind.

Among them, not only were the current leaders of the Free City State Alliance's major legion commanders and city-state governors, but also those Bloodline princes renowned in later generations.

Including Yabaton, Cosy, Royena, and others—all present.

The only exception was Haral, who remained in slumber; according to Charlotte's speculation, he likely needed a few more months of sleep.

Of course, those demigods who had accepted Blood Power brought back by Charlotte were also absent.

Despite possessing mythological power and already becoming the first batch of Bloodline princes, they were not currently included in the city-state alliance's upper echelons due to their status.

Charlotte currently regarded those individuals merely as "henchmen," and although they signed the Bloodline Contract, they were unable to receive the "prince" treatment until they pledged their allegiance wholeheartedly.

Now, those Charlotte called to stay were essentially the real upper echelon of the current Free City State Alliance.

Most of the Bloodline members departed, and those who remained soon realized their commonality.

When they discovered that almost all the alliance's upper echelon had gathered, they quickly realized the True Ancestor on the throne likely had something significant to announce.

The atmosphere in the hall quickly became solemn, with the Bloodline members having a dignified and silent demeanor.

Charlotte exhaled lightly. While stroking the dragon egg beside the throne, she spoke:

"Next, I will need to enter a slumber for a while."

Upon hearing Charlotte's words, the Bloodline members were slightly taken aback, then couldn't help but stir.

Charlotte's gaze swept over everyone's faces; there was astonishment, unease, concern, and confusion.

Particularly Badak, a highly prestigious elder among the Bloodline, whose expression was the richest.

She smiled at him, saying, "Badak, if you have something to say or ask, just say it directly."

"Savior, no, Your Majesty True Ancestor, have you... been injured in the God War?"

Badak asked with a worried expression.

Charlotte shook her head:

"I just gained some insight during the God War, and need to slumber to digest it."

The Bloodline members breathed a sigh of relief, their faces losing much of the worry and unease.

There was no helping it, as Charlotte was now the Alliance's stabilizer. If anything happened to her, all the Bloodline members would be on edge.

"Then... how long will you be asleep?"

Cosy inquired.

Charlotte thought for a moment and said:

"I'm... not sure. It could be a few months, maybe a year or two, possibly several years... or even longer."

In the hall, the commotion rose again, and worry and unease once more appeared on the Bloodline members' faces.

But Charlotte indeed couldn't give a specific timeframe.

She was aware that after returning to the future, she should be able to control another crossing to this era, but when exactly, and whether it would be years later, was something she couldn't ascertain.

Moreover, Charlotte was certain that now her body was herself as an adult, and she wasn't sure whether "Lilith" really had any backup plans after she "slept."

It's possible that after she crossed back to the future, "Lilith" would continue to oversee the Blood True Ancestor identity, or possibly, once she fell into slumber, the identity of "Lilith" would also truly slumber.

So... she really couldn't make a promise.

"During my period of slumber, the Free City State Alliance will be temporarily managed by Badak, and when Haral awakens, he will continue to serve as the leader of the alliance."

"The Old Gods Alliance has been defeated. In the coming period, the city-state needs to recuperate, and it's not advisable to initiate war again."

"The elves should not launch another attack in the short term, and other old gods will be at peace for a while, but... bloodline training must continue, the war has only paused, not ended."

"The demigod I brought back from the Dragon Ridge Mountain Range will become the guardian of the alliance, bearing the title Prince of Blood. They will follow the orders of the Elder Council, this is the Blood Contract."

"After this period of sleep, I will be hard to respond to calls. If faced with insurmountable difficulties, you can carry my token and send someone to the North Sea to seek help from Sea King Oceanus..."

Charlotte calmly explained the arrangements for her affairs after "slumber."

And as she methodically arranged the "aftermaths," the bloodline members gradually calmed down and listened respectfully to her instructions.

It's safe to say the years of territorial management after crossing have trained Charlotte well. These years as the highest symbol of the city-state alliance, she has also accumulated rich experience, now handling it quite smoothly.

The most important thing is, Charlotte had prepared for this day since she first crossed history.

In fact, she had already laid down many preparations in those years, ensuring that even if the worst happened after her slumber, nothing would go wrong.

Of course, with historical inertia, Charlotte believed there should be no problem.

Her concern was merely the specific changes after she "slumbered," especially the change in her identity as "Lilith," which might only be known when she next "awakens" in this era.

After entrusting all matters, Charlotte waved to dismiss the bloodline members, all with heavy hearts, respectfully saluting and retreating.

Charlotte's delegation also left a pile of tasks that would keep them busy for a while.

As for that dragon egg... Charlotte finally called upon Royena, who had already become her personal maid as history had unfolded.

"Royena, help me look after this dragon egg."

Charlotte said.

Royena, caught by surprise, hurriedly accepted, cautiously receiving the dragon egg from Charlotte's hands.

She looked at the dragon egg, then at Charlotte, hesitated a moment, and asked:

"Your Majesty the True Ancestor, if... if it hatches before you awaken, what should be done?"

"I've heard... giant dragons regard the first person they see after hatching as their parent, and have a name, if... if it hatches early..."

Charlotte shook her head and said:

"I have already infused it with bloodline power; it has already recognized me as its master. As for a name..."

She pondered for a moment, suddenly struck with an idea, smiled, and said:

"You come up with one!"

Royena's eyes lit up.

She thought for a moment and said:

"I heard that in the era when dragons contended with gods, powerful dragons liked to name themselves after gemstones..."

"Being your magic pet will naturally be a powerful existence, so if it's a male dragon, name it Brooke; if it's a female dragon, name it Odosia?"

Brooke... in the ancient Mireya, said to have originated from dragon language, means obsidian, whereas Odosia stands for black onyx.

Charlotte's expression was indescribable.

A subtle emotion flashed in her heart, she smiled lightly and nodded slightly:

"Okay."

...

After arranging all affairs, Charlotte left the hall.

After dismissing everyone, she went alone to the underground of the central tower, descending the stairs.

The underground of the tower, once a dungeon, has been turned into a restricted area by the alliance, and in its deepest part lies the place Charlotte crafted for her "slumber."

This is the slumber place she had prepared for three and a half years, and for safety, she not only set up various magic restrictions but also borrowed a specially protective divine artifact from Oceanus.

It was a thorough preparation, after all... Charlotte wasn't sure if her body would truly "disappear" after slumber, as she began fusing with the identity of "Lilith."

Even the coffin was custom-made privately, although... Charlotte didn't know why she ended up with a coffin instead of a comfortable bed.

Perhaps... maybe... she was just used to it.

Of course, she didn't forget to equip her coffin with specially-designed recording magic, to document the changes after her "slumber" as one crosses back to the future. This is the basic literacy of a Blue Star native born under the red flag.

Changing into the prepared clothes, Charlotte proficiently lay in the coffin, then... smoothly slid on the coffin cover.

Gently closing her eyes, she immersed herself in consciousness, communicating with the faint presence of the Blood Holy Scripture.

A familiar feeling of detachment came, and soon... Charlotte plunged into "slumber."

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