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Her Graceful War Song   Chapter 126
Barrett felt a shiver under the intensity of Liam's gaze, and instinctively took a step back. Liam was obviously reluctant to engage in conversation with Barrett. He stood before Carissa, his expression a complex mix of emotions."General Sinclair, the massacre of your family was not my order," he began, his tone earnest. "The leader of our spies issued that command. He did it because he learned that Aurora's forces had wiped out several villages in Fawnrun City, and that she had subjected a prisoner of war to inhumane treatment."Our king and the entire Westhaven court uphold a strict policy: issues on the border should not involve the lives of civilians. We do not condone the slaughter of innocents, especially not the elderly, women, and children of an entire family. "While your kingdom's general had committed grievous acts, I must apologize on behalf of Westhaven for everything they have done."Barrett was stunned. "W-What nonsense are you talking about?"Liam paid no atte
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Liam and Edmund left with the Westhaven soldiers. "If you want to rescue Aurora," Carissa said to Barrett, "take your trusted aides up the mountain."By saying this, Carissa was actually preserving some dignity for both Barrett and Aurora. If the shame endured by the Westhaven crown prince were to be repeated on them, the things Barrett would see upon going up the mountain would surely be appalling.However, Barrett was concerned there might still be Westhaven troops stationed on the mountain. Thus, he requested that Carissa lend him the Mystic Army to accompany him.Carissa regarded him for a moment. "Are you certain?"Feeling an inexplicable tremor at her gaze, he asked, "Can you tell me if Aurora truly committed the massacres?""You should have asked Liam earlier," Carissa replied calmly. "Or, you can ask Aurora yourself when you meet her. Liam is unlikely to have killed her."Barrett found it hard to believe that Aurora could have committed such acts. He recalled Liam's wor
Her Graceful War Song   Chapter 128
Aurora had lost consciousness. Liam kept choking her, dragging her back and forth between life and death. At the same time, he slashed her with a knife on her body and face. Also, he had cut off one of her ears.As Barrett carried her out, she remained unaware of her rescue, still in a state of unconsciousness. However, it was clear to everyone that Aurora wasnât wearing any pants. Many had also seen the pool of blood beneath her, revealing the horrors she had endured.Barrettâs expression was livid. He finally understood why Carissa had insisted that he only bring his trusted aides up the mountain.He shot a fierce, resentful glance at Carissa. Until Aurora told him the truth herself, he refused to believe Liamâs accusations. He was unwilling to accept that Aurora had indirectly caused the death of Carissa's family.Seeing his eyes, Carissa saw only a coward. She ignored him, and proceeded with the rescue efforts.Soldiers entered the cabin to carry out the remaining prisoner
Her Graceful War Song   Chapter 129
Barrett looked at Aurora as if she were a stranger.The person before him was nothing like the woman he had loved. She was cruel and cold, like a demon. He had sacrificed all his military achievements for her, betraying Carissa in the process.He was the biggest fool in the world.Yet, he remembered Aurora's words about loyalty and righteousnessâhow women shouldnât be confined to the house, but should bear the responsibility of defending their homeland. At that time, Aurora's eyes had been filled with fervent brilliance.Barrett collapsed to the ground, his face a mask of tears and laughter. Suddenly, he erupted into maniacal laughterâa crazed, frenzied laugh that filled the room.Aurora was terrified by his outburst. Struggling against her pain, she propped herself up and looked at him in shock. âBarrett, w-whatâs wrong? Donât scare me.âBarrett laughed until tears streamed down his face. He covered his face with his hands, his shoulders shaking as tears leaked through his f
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Seeing Barrett remain silent, Aurora grew anxious. Ignoring her injuries, she said angrily, âThey did hurt me, but they definitely didnât violate me! Iâm telling you the absolute truth. If you donât believe me, you can ask them yourself!âBarrett's expression darkened. âWhatâs the point in asking? Isnât it humiliating enough already?âAurora felt a chill at his words, and was deeply hurt. âYou donât believe me?âBarrett smiled sadly. âBelieve you? Have you ever told me a single truth? Every time I asked you about Victory Pass, you always said it was because you spread rumors that the Hell Monarch was heading there as reinforcement. So Liam retreated and went back to sign a treaty with you. You even hid something so important from me. How can I trust you again?ââI didnât tell you because I knew you wouldnât like itâŚâ Aurora appeared very agitated and almost frantic. âYou kept saying you didnât want to harm the civilians of both kingdoms, but I clearly saw the enemy hiding in th
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As Carissa spoke, she lifted the bowl and drank the soup in one gulp. Her bold gesture made Rafael smile."By the way, why did the crown prince of Westhaven appear in Fawnrun City?"Carissa had always been puzzled about that. She had heard that this prince was highly esteemed in Westhaven, known for his wisdom and virtue.Why had he been in Fawnrun City? After all, he wasn't a military general."There's internal strife within the Westhaven royal family. The crown prince was framed by the second prince and forced to go to the battlefield. Liam knew the crown prince couldn't fight, so he hid him in Fawnrun City, as it was away from the fighting. No one expected he would encounter Aurora," Rafael explained."The second prince?" Carissa frowned slightly. "With the death of the crown prince of Westhaven, the other princes will vie for the throne. If the second prince becomes the crown prince, it won't be good for Starhaven."After all, the second prince harbored hostility and malice t
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The triumphant news of reclaiming the Southern Frontier spread back to the capital.When Salvador read the report, he was moved to tears.During the morning court session, all the civil and military officials knelt and shouted, "Long live the king!"This monumental news spread like wildfire. First, to the officials' families, then the entire capital, and soon, the entire country.The nation rejoiced!A famous storyteller, who had connections everywhere, heard snippets of information from the servants and maids in officials' households and sold these stories.Thus, everyone knew that the primary credit of reclaiming the Southern Frontier belonged to the Hell Monarch, Rafael. However, it was a female general who had consecutively breached Ilyrian City and Simonton City. Leading the Mystic Army, she had crushed the Sandorian forces!The storyteller was adept at creating heroes. His passionate and dramatic retellings depicted this female general as a divine goddess of war.The batt
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Rebecca sent invitations to the wives of the two deputy ministers of the Ministry of Defense, as well as to the wife of the Minister of Defense himself. Though she doubted the latter would attend, she was confident that the wives of the deputy ministers would come.Rebecca planned to ask them about the general situation of the war and how the Ministry of Defense would reward the meritorious.However, on the day of the tea party, neither of the deputy ministers' wives showed up. Even the wives of slightly higher-ranking officials did not attend. Only the wives of fifth- or sixth-rank officials, and even some of seventh or eighth rank, came with their families. Some of these guests were not even on the invitation list, which made Rebecca both angry and distressed.She had spent so much money on this tea party to raise her family's profile and create a strong and favorable impression for Barrett and Aurora. When they returned victorious, she hoped Salvador and the Ministry of Defense w
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At Hell Monarch Estate, Carissa and Cynthia were busy teaching Roxana and Courtney martial arts. Mostly, it was Cynthia who took charge of Roxana's lessons, while Carissa kept company with Courtney, observing but not actively participating.Work at the Capital Guard headquarters was actually quite busy, but time seemed to slow down, bringing a sense of calm to everyone's hearts. No matter how long this period without suspicion would last, they decided to cherish each day as it came.But there was one thing that weighed heavily on Carissa's mindâRafael's health.Although he was gradually recovering, his vitality had been severely damaged. Working tirelessly every day, leaving early and returning late, with irregular meals and inconsistent medication, he wasn't able to rest properly, which was always a worry.Bun came down the corridor and approached Carissa, saying, "Vivi says she won't be home tonight."Carissa nodded, her expression unchanged. She didn't need to ask. She knew exa
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Nowadays, Salvador would discuss matters concerning his sons with Rafael, especially since he often taught them in the evenings. After finishing his lessons, he would come over to accompany Salvador during his needle treatment sessions.As the brothers talked more, the barriers between them lessened, as did the suspicion.Of course, this varied from person to person. Rafael spoke sincerely and rarely held back, as long as the topic didn't involve Carissa.Up close, Salvador could always see things clearly. Any issues between them were now discussed openly, unlike before when they relied solely on assumptions.Salvador credited this change to Carissa's sharp words. It was as if she had shaken him awake, making him see things differently. Now, he could see Rafael as a brother, not just as a subject under his rule.After Sebastian finished his needle treatment, he excused himself to rest. Rafael helped Salvador up and walked with him, with Derek trailing behind at a distance. The roy
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Kylie returned to Everspring Palace, but her unease did not last long.Soon, Salvador arrived. Accompanied by the Nightsteel Guard, he sealed off the entire Everspring Palace, allowing only Lydia to remain within the halls.Derek entered, carrying two items.One of them was the poison powder Kylie had given to Connor days before. When it was placed on the table for her to inspect, she stood frozen in place. A cold, piercing chill spread through her, making her body tremble uncontrollably.Witnessing this, Lydia immediately stumbled and dropped to her knees, her voice thick with fear as she cried out, "Your Majesty, please forgive me! It was all my doing! Her Majesty had no part in this!"Salvador paid no attention to her desperate pleas.Sitting down, he turned to Derek. "You may show Kylie the edict. There is no need for formalities."Derek nodded and unfurled the second itemâa royal edict.The moment it was placed before the queen, her eyes caught the first few lines, and it
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The queen waited anxiously for two days, but nothing happened.Lydia secretly went to the Royal Medical Department to see Dorian, but he was on leave due to family matters, so she couldn't find out if he had said anything to Salvador.However, with no order for house arrest issued, Kylie's concerns were eased considerably.As days passed without any further developments, she relaxed entirely, convinced that Dorian had said nothing to the king. It seemed unlikely that the royal physician would ever speak up. After all, he had been paid handsomely.Yet, over time, something began to feel off.Every day, Kylie had Lydia deliver food to Connor, but he wouldn't touch it. At first, he claimed Victoria had advised him to stick to bland meals because his stomach was still bothering him. Though Kylie found that reasonable, it had been many days since the incident, and there was no sign that the young prince was in poor health.So, why was he still refusing to eat?With a sense of unease
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As Kylie stepped out, she caught sight of the scene before her, and a shadow seemed to fall across her heart. The feeling was difficult to describe.She approached, seizing the opportunity with the court officials present, and spoke up. "Prince Connor's failure today was indeed a disappointment. However, he had been suffering from stomach pains and weakness since this morning. I've already called for a royal physician and had medicine prepared."Salvador's brow furrowed. "What did the royal physician say?""He believes it's due to something Prince Connor ate. He's taken the medicine, and he's feeling somewhat better now," Kylie responded quickly. Salvador's response was indifferent. "Then take good care of him.""Of course!" Kylie answered, stealing a glance at the others in the room. Though their expressions were unreadable, Salvador didn't seem particularly angry. Perhaps this matter was already behind them.She smiled and was about to congratulate Salvador on hunting the
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In royal matters, people seldom delve too deeply. Especially since Connor was still young, his failure today wasn't seen as anything of real consequence. After all, he was the queen's son, destined for great honor in the futureâno one would judge him too harshly over a small setback.As everyone saw him suffering in pain, many began suggesting various remedies. Some had oils to apply on his stomach, while others offered their own suggestions of concoctions.Even Sylvia and Grace came in to inquire after him. After all, they had brought their children along and surely carried some medicine with them. Seeing Connor's discomfort, they offered their remedies.However, Kylie made no use of their offers. Her goal was simply to have them see Connor's current condition so they would report it to their families later.In short, Connor's failure needed an explanation, a reason to let everyone know that he wasn't incompetentâit was just due to his physical discomfort.After everyone had ch
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After a while, Max finally arrived. Upon seeing Carissa and Connor together, he let out a sigh of relief. "Commander Sinclair, we need to get Prince Connor back right away. Her Majesty is worried, and she's already sent people looking for him. However, the attendants are too afraid to go into the fenced area, so they've been calling from the outside."Connor clearly looked conflicted and didn't want to go back."Your mom cares about you. She'll be worried. You should return," Carissa said gently.Connor pouted. "She doesn't really love me. She only scolds me. She's a bad person."Carissa looked at him, somewhat surprised. Kylie doted on himâeven spoiled himâso he should have been able to feel that love.Now, after just a couple of scoldings, Kylie was suddenly the bad person?However, as Carissa thought back to her time at the Pathfinders Guild, she understood. There, no matter how strict Everett was, no matter the punishments, she never dared to complain. But if Adrian scolded
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Compared to Sylvia, Grace was far more approachableâkind and friendly. Even when with her family, she was constantly surrounded by people seeking her attention. She greeted everyone warmly, often offering small gifts to the young ladies, which earned her their genuine affection.On the other hand, Kylie was no less popular. As the queen, her position commanded respect, and many came to pay their respects or simply make conversation. Yet despite her dignified stature, she still saw herself as the center of attention. She temporarily pushed aside her earlier displeasure and warmly engaged in conversation with everyone.In such gatherings, people naturally sought to build relationships, either to further their standing or to scout potential matches for their sons among the noblewomen present. Ever conscious of her position, Kylie had brought many gifts today, eager to present herself as a benevolent and approachable queen.Before long, a Royal Guard approached with news that Salvador
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Kylie bristled at the continued reproach. "And what good is saying all this now? What we need to do is figure out how to turn this around! Now, His Majesty won't let Connor into the woods. Today, Lady Grace's son outshone him completelyâare you satisfied now? If you have a solution, say it! If all you're doing is offering empty words, then there's really no need for that."Kylie's resentment toward her natal family was always present, always simmering just below the surface.Marjorie continued speaking softly to Connor. "When His Majesty returns from the hunt and all the court officials are gathered, you should go to him. Acknowledge that you're not the most gifted and that you've been lazy in the past. But after this failure, you've come to understand where you went wrong. "From now on, you'll change your attitude, learn diligently from Mr. Young and Prince Rafael, and never again disappoint your grandmother or your dad. You'll ask your dad and the court officials to keep watch
