The First Great War of Magic
Chapter 401

The Latecomer No Longer Deserves a Place at the Table

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The Brittany Family cemetery lay at the Serpent of Destiny Temple in Lucavaro District. The temple had been built during the Sherlock Dynasty and had stood for six eras.

The last time Charlotte had accompanied Anne here, and this time, he was still accompanying her.

But last time, they had come to see Anne's aunt. This time, they were sending off Lady Nanny Brittany Axel!

The future Empress of Fars!

As long as her husband, McLean Brittany, ascended the throne, this lady would inevitably be crowned Empress of Fars.

Charlotte had rarely changed into formal attire. This outfit had come from Count Brittany; Anne had selected it from her father's ceremonial clothes. There had been too little time to commission a new set.

As a result, Charlotte's formalwear bore the Brittany Family crest.

The funeral was simple, with fewer than fifty people in attendance.

Aside from those close to the Brittany Family, everyone who could attend was at least a count. It was also at this funeral that Charlotte first met the renowned Duke Robin—the Imperial Grand Duke whose son had married Princess Axo and whose grandson was Zimmerman. He also met Count Galanod for the first time, the count having just returned from the Ferlanden battlefield.

Barring any surprises, those attending this funeral would be the great figures of the new dynasty!

For Charlotte to be among them was something of a miracle.

Anne was still overcome with grief. If Charlotte had not supported her, she might not even have been able to stand steadily.

Unable to bear it, Charlotte silently prayed, "O Master of the Court of Fate, who wanders the River of Time, understands every mystery, and commands Transcendent Rituals! How many portions of Joy of Destiny do I have now? Can they all be used on

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