Badak's appearance hadn't changed compared to what Charlotte remembered.

A thousand years ago it was so, and a thousand years later it remained the same.

But when Charlotte heard how the other addressed her, she froze in place.

"Savior… huh?"

She couldn't help but look towards him.

Badak smiled naively,

"Sorry, Savior, although you've stressed many times that calling you by your name would suffice, you are, after all, the hero who saved us, who saved the entire city-state."

"It is you who brought the power of the Transcendent; in my heart, Lord Lilith, you will always be our Savior."

Charlotte hesitated.

Although that initial address of "Savior" had made her heart skip a beat, the words that followed calmed her down.

She looked at Badak with a respectful demeanor and sighed,

"I'd like to go out for a walk, could you… accompany me for a while?"

Badak bowed respectfully,

"I shall follow your command."

…

Charlotte left the Tower, wandering through the city streets.

The low-rise buildings were densely packed, and the bustling streets were lively.

While it wasn't as prosperous and beautiful as the New Moon Royal Capital of Lutecia that Charlotte remembered from the afterlife, compared to her last crossing, the City of Freedom now had somewhat the atmosphere of a major city.

When people saw the guards following and Badak accompanying Charlotte, they all stopped to bow.

Charlotte smiled and nodded in acknowledgment.

Different from the account in her books, the Lilith she remembered was not one to skimp on smiles and this kind of response was always readily given.

From the gazes coming from all directions, Charlotte could feel the heartfelt respect people held for her.

As she strolled, she conversed quietly with Badak accompanying her,

"So… what you mean is, I am 'Lilith,' and at the same time… also the 'Savior'?"

Badak didn't see anything wrong with Charlotte's words and naturally responded,

"Of course, Lord Lilith, you brought us the power of the Transcendent, giving new life to us who should have perished. To us, and to the subjects of the city-state, you will always be our 'Savior.'"

Charlotte fell silent.

She glanced at Badak and continued,

"Do you… still remember what happened the day I became Blood… no, a member of the favored clan?"

Badak's face showed a hint of reminiscence, his voice respectful,

"Of course, I remember. At that time, we were on the verge of defeat in battle. It was you who sacrificed your life and, in Nirvana, awakened a new power, bringing us new hope."

"If it weren't for you, we would have probably become mere offerings to those Evil Gods by now…"

Nirvana, huh…

Charlotte was contemplative.

After thinking it through, she asked,

"Do you… still remember the name 'Cain'?"

Badak nodded and laughed,

"Of course, I remember. You mean the alias you often used during your incognito visits, right?"

"I recall that when I first met you, you introduced yourself with that name. At that time, I didn't realize that Lord Lilith was the Savior of our city-state and even made a fool of myself in front of Lord Haral."

Upon hearing Badak's words, something clicked in Charlotte's mind:

Haral?

So… Haral's identity hasn't been compromised?

The history concerning Haral… is still unaltered?

Is it just my and Lilith's "history" that have "fused"?

Thinking it over, she asked,

"Where is Haral now?"

"Lord Haral has gone to inspect the northern parts and probably will be away for some time, but… he will definitely return before you start the power selection,"

Badak answered with respect.

"Power… selection?"

Charlotte was puzzled.

"Yes, aren't you planning to select excellent third-generation seeds from among our second-generation favored clan to undergo a Second Awakening? After all… compared to the immensely powerful you, we who have been pulled back from the brink of death… our upper limits of power are just too weak."

Badak explained.

Charlotte reflected,

"Excellent third-generation seeds? Do you mean those who have not been First Embraced by me, but by you and others in the Bloodline?"

"Bloodline? You mean the favored clan, right? It's the conclusion everyone arrived at after many attempts. Compared to us lucky ones who received power directly from you, they are uncorrupted and have more potential. If they could also receive power from you, they surely could go much further,"

Badak said.

As he spoke, it seemed he recalled something, and he became thoughtful,

"But Bloodline, huh… It feels… the name you've just mentioned might be more fitting for us than 'favored clan'…"

With that, he mumbled to himself,

"That's a good name, though everyone is used to calling themselves your 'favored clan.' Somehow, the term seems to fit the power we possess even better."

Charlotte: …

The name "Bloodline"… could it have originated just like that?!

At this moment, her expression was inexplicable, and such a thought popped into her mind.

…

Charlotte continued her walk, delving into deeper conversation with Badak.

Gradually, and with probing questions, she began to sketch a rough outline of the current situation.

Just as she had guessed, from Badak's memory, her identity indeed seemed to have "fused" with that of Lilith.

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