Kraken looked at Charlotte with some unease, his respectful voice tinged with a hint of nervousness, and within that nervousness was a subtle expectation and excitement.

Charlotte felt a slight stir within her heart.

At the moment when Kraken began to inquire, she noticed that deep within his body, the residual Sea God Divine Power had some faint changes, as if some sort of reserved divine technique had been activated.

Moreover, at the instant the Sea God Divine Power was activated, Charlotte even felt a familiar aura deep within that divine power.

It was the aura of Primordial Power.

Just as Charlotte expected, at the very next second she sensed that subtle change, her vision was once again filled with long-missed ancient characters:

[The Blood Holy Scripture detects an ongoing Divine Skill Ritual—]

[Skill Name: Truth Judgment]

[Caster: Ocean God Oceanus]

[Infected One: Dark Night God Charlotte de Castel]

[Magic Effect: A primordial divine skill co-created by Ocean God Oceanus and □□□, capable of judging all truths of the world, no lie can hide under this judgment divine skill; the current judgment content is the true identity of the infected one.]

[Interception Probability Judgment: Error...]

[Primordial divine skill, cannot be intercepted...]

Charlotte was slightly taken aback.

Primordial... divine skill?

Cannot be intercepted?

This was the first time that Divine Technique Counter encountered a divine skill that couldn't be intercepted, it seems... related to Primordial Power.

Furthermore, the Blood Holy Scripture's description of her had changed, from Blood Ancestor to Dark Night God.

Charlotte knew why this was.

The Blood Holy Scripture has a deep connection with her Faith Network, and with the increasing number of Dark Night Church members, and Charlotte's deliberate publicity, the title of Dark Night God currently actually overshadowed Blood Ancestor.

In this situation, placing the name of Dark Night God at the forefront was the natural judgment of this divine artifact.

What caught Charlotte's attention more was that elusive name.

This was the second time she saw an undisplayable name in the manifested text of the Blood Holy Scripture, and the first time… should have been Lilith's name, which couldn't be displayed as she had already become Charlotte's descendant.

The Blood Holy Scripture couldn't display it, and seemingly has a good relationship with Oceanus, even co-created a divine skill using Primordial Power...

Could it be, Lilith too?

But why leave behind a divine skill specifically to judge her identity within Kraken?

The skill naturally triggered when Kraken asked about the identity of the Blood True Ancestor, clearly targeting her, or anyone claiming to be Blood True Ancestor.

Could it be that someone is posing as Blood True Ancestor?

Charlotte was puzzled, but... this judgment wouldn't pose a challenge to her.

Although she wasn't originally the Blood True Ancestor from her original timeline, history had already been "updated", in the current timeline, she... is the Blood True Ancestor!

Of course, considering that she hadn't fully merged with Lilith's identity when she crossed over, to be safe, Charlotte still responded in the most prudent way.

She gently nodded and replied:

"If you're referring to the myth in current history that gave mortals their First Embrace, founded the Bloodline Clan, and maintained good relations with Sea God Oceanus..."

"Apart from me, there should be no other existence."

Obscure divine power fluctuations flickered briefly in the beast Kraken's eyes.

Its tense expression gradually relaxed, and the nervousness in its eyes was gradually replaced by excitement and joy.

In Charlotte's surprised gaze, Kraken suddenly prostrated itself, bowing before her like a servant, its excited voice trembling slightly:

"Great Eternal Night King, Master of Darkness, Ancestor of all Bloodlines... the ocean's servant Kraken has finally awaited Your arrival!"

Charlotte felt a stir within her heart:

"Oh? You said you've been waiting for me? Is this Oceanus's command?"

Kraken was slightly taken aback, a glimmer of confusion passing through its eyes:

"My master's... command?"

"My master... my master... right, this should be my master's command..."

"No... no, is this really my master's command?"

"My master... my master seems not to have given me any order..."

"Wait... why did I say I'm finally waiting for you?"

Kraken started to mutter to itself, its gaze becoming dazed.

Charlotte sensed that its spirit underwent intense fluctuations, seemingly plunging into some sort of turmoil.

Crimson divine power flickered slightly, Charlotte's pupils glowed with hints of deep gold.

Divine power gently enveloped Kraken, the Spirit Path's soothing divine skill gently functioned, calming the giant beast's chaotic thoughts:

"Don't worry, think slowly."

Kraken breathed rapidly.

Its aura fluctuated unpredictably, and its spiritual power was extremely disordered, but... finally calmed down under the soothing of Blood Divine Power.

"Sorry, great Blood True Ancestor, I had just offended you earlier, the question you asked... I'm afraid I cannot answer, I can't remember whether my master gave an order to wait for you, I also don't know if I've really been waiting for you, I just... I just..."

Kraken babbled, its tense facial tentacles curling and tremoring.

Seeing its confused yet tense expression, Charlotte felt a stir within her heart:

"You just... said those words naturally, relying on some sort of subconsciousness, didn't you?"

Kraken paused for a moment, with an expression of how could you know, eventually nodding its massive octopus head:

"It seems... it seems like it is as you said, I've forgotten many things, I... I'm also not sure if I really accepted my master's command to wait for you."

"You've forgotten many things?"

Charlotte felt a stir within her heart.

Kraken nodded honestly:

"Yes, I have forgotten many things. I only remember that I am the master's servant, and the master's conch can summon me. It seems I have been asleep for a long time, and then I was captured, just as you said, until recently I managed to escape..."

The Kraken seemed to be lost in memory.

Charlotte sensed that while the other was reminiscing, those subtle waves of ocean divine power appeared once more.

"Do you remember who caught you and what they did to you?"

Charlotte thought for a moment and asked again.

The Kraken fell into memory once more.

This time, its expression quickly turned pained, and its aura became unstable:

"I... can't remember clearly. I only remember suddenly waking up, and as soon as I came to my senses, I had already escaped."

"The rest... I can't recall. I don't even remember where the master is, or why the master's divine hall has become like this."

While Clark was answering, Charlotte once again felt the faint divine power fluctuations.

However, the [Divine Technique Counter] of the Blood Holy Scripture did not activate.

The lack of response from the Divine Technique Counter indicated that it wasn't a divine technique.

But at the same time, there were divine power fluctuations...

If that's the case, then there's only one possibility left.

After taking a deep breath, she sighed and asked:

"Kraken, do you... trust me?"

The Kraken was stunned for a moment, then answered honestly:

"You are a former friend of my master, a ruler standing at the pinnacle of the world. Compared to you, I am just an insignificant little octopus. You saved me and treated me with such kindness, I... am willing to trust you."

Charlotte nodded, then extended her right hand:

"Since you trust me, relax and let me examine your body and soul."

"Examine my body and soul?"

The Kraken was taken aback.

After hesitating for a moment, it nodded and respectfully lay down.

Charlotte channeled divine power, enveloping the Kraken's body, while also integrating her own spiritual power that had transformed into divine soul power.

The divine soul power spread, entering the Kraken's massive body, probing into its soul. The next moment, Charlotte saw a blue-gold trident emblem emitting brilliance, spinning continuously in the Kraken's soul.

This is... the mark of Oceanus!

Charlotte's heart stirred.

She wanted to keep observing, but the mark's brilliance flickered, and obscure divine power runes scattered out, forming a mythical prohibition that enveloped the Kraken's soul.

It is indeed a mythical prohibition!

Charlotte immediately understood.

Unlike divine techniques, mythical prohibitions operate with the mythical runes embedded with divine laws at their core. They truly cannot be directly interfered with by external forces, nor can they be altered or countered by divine technique countermeasures.

However, during her three and a half years crossing history, Charlotte had learned a lot of mythical knowledge from Oceanus, including these mythical runes.

She has the capability to decipher it.

This prohibition should have been left by Oceanus, and it likely involved the collaboration with the deity who pioneered [Truth Judgment] with Oceanus, as Charlotte also sensed the primordial power involved.

As for the purpose of this prohibition, it is likely to seal the Kraken's memory.

Of course, it could also be seen as protection.

Charlotte could largely guess why this prohibition had persisted until now; it is probably related to the primordial power infused into it.

Involving primordial power in crafting the prohibition means that breaking it would probably require the use of primordial power as well.

Although "Helios" also possesses primordial power, primordial power is not all the same.

The primordial power on this prohibition has a very high affinity with the primordial power Charlotte possesses, and it is very likely from the same source.

Charlotte can unravel it, but if it were "Helios" trying... impulsively moving might directly trigger the prohibition's self-destruction.

'So... is that why he tried to control the Kraken's mind? The true purpose was probably to penetrate this prohibition and invade its memory, right? Is there something in the Kraken's memory that Helios needs?"

Judging the identity of the Blood True Ancestor through divine technique.

A mythical prohibition that is roughly an open-book test for Charlotte.

It is hard for Charlotte not to believe that this is actually Oceanus's unique way of conveying some important information to her from another space-time.

And the information... is likely inside the Kraken's memory.

However, the Kraken's soul is too weak. Charlotte even discovered quite a few cracks, likely left from forcibly breaking the prohibition.

She conducted a brief deduction and found that even if she wanted to break the prohibition, she would probably have to wait until the Kraken's injuries healed completely.

After some thought, she temporarily withdrew and said:

"Kraken, I discovered a mythical prohibition on you, likely left by Oceanus, sealing part of your memory."

"Your body is too weak. If you want to lift the prohibition, you must heal your injuries first. Would you be willing to come back with me, and once you're healed, I'll help you lift the prohibition?"

The Kraken froze for a moment, and after pondering briefly, it bowed respectfully once more:

"Great True Ancestor of the Blood, Your Majesty..."

"My master, in the domain of mythical prohibition, there are very few myths that can compare. Since you have a way to lift the prohibition, it must have been intended as a backup by my master."

"I... am willing to follow you back."

...

After confirming the state of the Sea God's divine hall, Charlotte no longer lingered in the North Sea.

She placed the Kraken into the different space of the Dark Night Ancient Castle and returned to the Falling Star Kingdom.

The Kraken's special identity and massive form require a suitable place to recuperate, which indeed needs some consideration; Charlotte plans to hand it over to the Nais Clan to arrange.

The Kraken's soul injuries are severe, and the soul is the most difficult to heal. Even with Charlotte's assistance, she estimates that it would take a good half a year to fully recover.

However, just after Charlotte returned to Falling Star City, Nisi, who exchanged identities with her, brought another message:

"Lord Charlotte, Albrecht has come to visit you again. He... seems urgent."

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