Chapter: 499

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As the attendant explained, the priests had already been in the temple and were waiting for the emperor.

It was early, but the altar was crowded with nobles who had gathered to see this historic scene.

In the past, when Astelle came here to sign the Empress Dowager’s will, only the ministers and other high-ranking nobles were present.

But now, even noble ladies and young noble ladies were filling the altar.

There seemed to be more people than on the day of the charity ball.

“The Emperor has come.”

Astelle followed Kaizen with Theor.

People’s eyes focused on the three of them.

Theor seemed a little nervous when too many people looked at him.

Astelle held Theor’s hand and whispered, “It’s okay, Theor.”

At Astelle’s words, Theor walked confidently.

At that moment, the old high priest poured gold-colored water into the holy grail.

It was a special water used to test blood ties.

When Theor was born, he proved that he had a blood relationship with the Marquis of Carlenberg.

The blood of the Marquis and the newly born Theor was put into the water in the holy grail.

The test process was simple.

If there is a direct blood relationship, it shines, and if there is not, then no change occurs.

Of course, the stronger the blood ties, the stronger the light.

At that time, the light appeared on the surface of the holy grail and then disappeared.

Still, it was enough to prove that Theor was a great-grandson of the Marquis of Carlenberg.

“Prince, your hand……”

The priest reached out to Theor. Theor looked at Astelle with a slightly frightened face.

“It’s okay, Theor. It won’t hurt much.”

The High Priest poked Theor’s finger to draw his blood.