[h3]The Lumenflower Garden, Upper Cathedral Ward, high above western Yharnam[/h3]
“I... think the metaphor is getting mixed up a little. Let's speak more plainly, then.” Harold sighed, but smiled softly as he did so. “We haven't forgotten the Night of the Blood Moon, Ophelia, and you can believe me when I tell you we are quite aware of how it happened. We are not trying to beckon a Great One here, dear, nor are we trying to send anything to a Great One, we are only using the method the Great One already picking people to afflict with Paleblood to afflict it on people of our choosing.”
He closed his eyes and turned his back to them, looking out over the luminous field of lumenflowers. “We started development of this plan nearly five years ago, when we managed to recover the remains of a former Paleblood Hunter called Djura. We started experimenting with his blood even back then, and had a boost in our progress when Moira became a Paleblood Hunter as well, and we managed to obtain some of her blood. But the real key to it all was when we obtained the blood of the Moonborn Hunter less than a week ago. With that many powerful samples, we were able to create our false Paleblood.”
Still looking away, Harold crossed his arms once more. “So you see, we're just borrowing the connection real Paleblood Hunters already have. I assure you, it's quite safe.”