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Astral Prison was located within the Supreme Court, but was not under its jurisdiction. Those held there were typically the worst offenders, members of royal families, or influential officials.Being sentenced to Astral Prison often spoke volumes about the severity of one's crime. Few were ever released unscathed.Zoey could only hope for a sentence of exile. At least that might spare their lives. She had sent Cedric to train with Travis for this very reason—so that he might develop a strong enough body to endure the harsh journey to their place of exile, with hopes of returning to the capital once the pardon came.As long as they survived, she had plans for the future.On the other hand, Viola could hardly believe what had befallen her. She had been peacefully residing at the family's countryside villa when guards from the Royal Citadel arrived to take her away. She had been thrown into Astral Prison without explanation.At first, she was in a daze. Only when Evelyn rushed to her
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When Carissa returned to Hell Monarch Estate, she immediately heard the news—Silverstone Estate had been seized, and the Earl of Silverstone's family had been imprisoned.In fact, she already knew. The word had reached her while she was still in the palace.Or perhaps, she had suspected this even earlier, when news of Oliver's desertion reached her. She had known then that this would be the inevitable outcome.The people sent to seize Silverstone Estate were not only carrying out the punishment for Oliver's crime, but also hoping that he would turn himself in voluntarily. The confiscation of the estate and the stripping of titles were routine measures in such cases.It would be impossible for such a scandal to erupt and for the title to remain intact, allowing the family to continue in wealth and comfort. But what would happen next? Even Carissa couldn't predict Salvador's next move.Isaac had already begun making his rounds, seeking assistance, but not from the powerful or th
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The following morning, Irvin brought the matter before the court.Jeremiah nodded in approval and said, "I've heard of Mrs. Prince's good deed of setting up the food distribution stall. It's rare for a woman, confined to the inner chambers of the household, to have such a chance to do good. Yet, despite her circumstances, she has remained true to her heart, doing good deeds and accumulating virtue. "It's something worthy of praise and should be spread far and wide to set an example for the people. Though, it's truly regrettable that such a virtuous woman should be dragged down by her husband and trapped in Astral Prison, her fate uncertain."Malcolm stepped forward and added, "The common people have been speaking of nothing else these past few days, and many are speaking out in support of Mrs. Prince. "Your Majesty, I believe that while Mr. Prince's actions are unforgivable, punishing his family by stripping their titles and confiscating their property is already enough. I urge y
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It had been six days since the Earl of Silverstone's family was imprisoned, and not a single tear had fallen from Zoey's eyes. But now, in Carissa's presence, her eyes suddenly reddened. She quickly turned her head, her voice breaking as she whispered, "Thank you, Your Grace, for visiting a prisoner like me."Carissa looked at Zoey, who was dressed in coarse prison garb, her disheveled hair concealing a face grimy with dirt. The dignified and graceful woman she once was seemed barely recognizable."You have suffered, Madam Zoey," Carissa said softly.Zoey quickly masked her sorrow and replied, "I'm not concerned for myself, but I fear for the children. Your Grace, what does His Majesty intend to do with us? Will we be executed?"Carissa gently pulled her into a seat. "If His Majesty sought to execute you out of anger, he would have done so by now. He means to use you to draw Mr. Prince back. If he surrenders, your punishment will be lightened."Zoey shook her head. "Impossible.
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The people Rafael suspected were Hayden and his son Nicholas, with a particular focus on the latter. After all, Hayden led a very reclusive life and hardly interacted with anyone.If there was anyone Hayden interacted with frequently, it was Carissa and Rafael. Normally, Hayden and Chaya would eat, drink, and have fun at home. Even when they went out, it was all about eating, drinking, and enjoying themselves. Their life motto was simply to eat, drink, play, and have fun.The last time Carissa visited, Chaya had put on quite a bit of weight. Even Hayden seemed to have gained about seven to eight pounds. Chaya's chin was now a bit more prominent when she smiled.After several days of fruitless investigation, Carissa decided to pay them a visit in person, taking Violet along with her.Hayden was delighted to see them and immediately turned to Chaya. "Yesterday, I caught a large carp myself. Use it to prepare sashimi, but remember to drain all the blood. I don't like any red left in
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When Carissa and Violet returned and told Jacob and Kyle about the events, both of them agreed that it would be wise to carefully investigate the people at Willowbrook Estate, including Chaya.They had already conducted an investigation into the estate before and found no suspicious individuals. A few of them had been brought back to the capital by Hayden and had been loyal to him for many years—calling them trusted confidants would not be an exaggeration.The rest of the staff had been purchased from a merchant during Hayden's return to the capital. Jacob had even personally looked into their identities through the merchant, tracing their family histories. He discovered that they had all been sold by their families, who were struggling financially.Carissa and Violet had spent the day walking around Willowbrook Estate, but they found no servants who seemed skilled in martial arts. Even if there were any, they would likely be avoiding them.Jacob suggested they conduct another roun
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Alec arrived to report the casualties from the first battle: 356 dead, and 1,732 injured.The mood among the officers immediately plunged back to the freezing point.They had been tasked with defending the city, with archers stationed on the walls. But even with their defensive advantage, the Sandorians had managed to deploy their siege ladders and hurl stones, causing so much loss of life and injury.This wasn't even a full-scale siege—the Sandorians were simply testing their strength and the teamwork of the Southern Frontier Army.It was clear that the Sandorians understood the situation. They weren't rushing to deploy their full forces. Instead, they were playing a psychological game, careful not to provoke a decisive battle just yet. The Southern Frontier Army, despite their diminished morale, would fight fiercely once their lives were at stake.But if these probing attacks continued, the casualties would steadily rise. Ultimately, the psychological toll would break the Sout
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The crowd turned their heads at once and saw a horse galloping toward them, dust billowing in its wake. Its rider was wrapped in the warm sunlight, making it hard to see his face clearly.It looked like who they were expecting, but maybe it wasn't.Louis and Timothy both looked up sharply, their eyes instantly reddening. A lump caught in their throats, and they were too overwhelmed to even shout.He wasn't wearing armor—just the plain, rough clothes of a commoner. From a distance, he appeared ordinary and unremarkable.The man reined in his horse before the gathered soldiers, his gaze slowly sweeping across them. His face turned slowly, allowing the people in the front row to see it with crystal clarity.After a long, stunned silence, the crowd erupted into jubilant cries."It's Marshal Sanford! The marshal has returned!""Marshal Sanford isn't dead!""With Marshal Sanford here, we'll surely win!""Victory is ours!"The cheers came in waves, each one louder than the last. It
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Spring Pavilion was full that day.The restaurant wasn't very big to begin with, and it usually had some customers. The black-clad men that lady brought had taken up all the remaining seats.Carissa, Violet, and Travis had to sit at a small table the owner had set up at the last minute, separate from the others.The man's voice, soft and apologetic, reached Carissa's ear. It was warm and pleasant. "These are my brothers-in-arms. We've been traveling since last night and haven't had a bite to eat. If it troubles you, I can have them wait outside and just pass them some bread each when we're done."Violet paused, surprised, but quickly shook her head. "No need for that. Please, let them stay. They can sit where they like and order what they wish."The man smiled kindly. "You are kind-hearted, miss. In that case, we'll order freely, and we'll take extra.""Alright… That's fine," Violet replied, casting a glance at the sea of black. The men were dressed in a way that suggested some
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Carissa studied the man and woman carefully, feeling a sense of unease. She couldn't quite place their age. They looked to be in their thirties, yet there was an undeniable vitality about them, as if they were no older than twenty.Her gaze moved to their eyes, particularly the man's. His eyes were as deep and mysterious, yet they held the calculating sharpness of a seasoned old fox.Before Carissa could say anything, the man stepped forward and spoke. "This is where the orphanage is being built? Is the local government funding it?"Travis glanced at them, noting their perfectly spoken Starhaven dialect. They clearly weren't from Victory Pass, yet he saw no malice in their faces. He nodded. "Yes, it's a place to take in abandoned children," he replied. "It's being supported by the local government."The man nodded. "That's a good cause."Carissa stepped forward. "Are you from the capital?"The man regarded her but didn't answer her question. Instead, he asked, "Are you the He
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Kendrick didn't wake until well into the afternoon the following day, his body heavy with exhaustion and hunger. When his eyes finally fluttered open, he felt as if his entire body had been shattered. Every muscle ached, and lifting even his arm seemed like a Herculean task.The weariness sank deep into his bones, and he had no energy to move. His attendant, a trusted servant by the name of Avery, stood at his bedside, awaiting his attention. He said quietly, "Your Highness, Lady Carissa has been waiting for you for half the day. She wishes to speak with you."Kendrick had initially planned to stay in bed, have all his meals brought to him, and then drift back to sleep. He was simply too tired to move. But when he heard that Carissa had waited so long, he immediately threw the covers off and commanded, "Prepare me, quickly."Over the course of the journey, Kendrick had come to understand just how formidable Carissa was. As a woman, she had never once complained about exhaustion
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On the twelfth day of July, the Starhaven envoy delegation departed the capital in a grand procession, heading toward Orivenia.Rafael rode alongside the group for five miles, only reining in his horse reluctantly when Dylan and Jacob both insisted it was time to stop. Carissa turned back to wave at him, her smile as bright as ever. There wasn't a hint of sadness on her face.Rafael gazed after her, his eyes filled with longing.But under his breath, he muttered, "She's heartless, truly heartless."The sun had risen high, and the road was still and stifling with the lack of wind. Still, Rafael waited until the last of the procession had disappeared from view before reluctantly turning his horse around and heading back.This journey to Orivenia was a significant one. Carissa had brought along three hundred men from the Mystic Army, as well as Travis, Violet, and the others.Though the two kingdoms enjoyed a temporary peace after the last conflict, Leroy had made public what happen
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The evening before the trip, Carissa, accompanied by Rafael, made her way to bid farewell to Helen. Since she was leaving early in the morning, before her mother-in-law would be awake, Carissa chose to say her goodbyes the night before.Helen had known about the trip to Orivenia for some time. At first, she hadn't fully understood the situation and felt Salvador's order was a bit much. Why did it have to be Carissa, of all people, who had to undertake such a long and tiring journey?But after hearing from Violet that the real purpose of the journey was for Carissa to visit her maternal family, Helen only sighed quietly."The greatest pain in life is the separation from loved ones, whether by life or death. And the greatest joy is the reunion with loved ones after a long time apart."Of course, those words were spoken to Violet, and would never be said in front of Carissa. To say them to her would be like rubbing salt in an open wound. After all, Helen had come to love and cherish h
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In the blazing heat of July, a letter from Westhaven arrived.Westhaven's king, Edmund, had abdicated. Grand Princess Lisandra was now queen. She had taken the throne and assumed control of the kingdom, and its name was officially changed from Westhaven to Orivenia.The new queen invited Starhaven to send an envoy delegation to attend her coronation and to discuss the long-standing border disputes. Lisandra had already ascended the throne, so attending the coronation was merely a formality. The true purpose of the visit was to negotiate the border issue.When the Westhaven envoy delegation previously came to Starhaven, their primary goal was the border—an issue that had been put on hold due to internal unrest. It was also the matter that had weighed most heavily on Lisandra's mind. So, with her coronation behind her now, she wasted no time in reopening the talks.At the morning court session in Starhaven, there was unanimous agreement that old grudges were behind them. Both kingdom
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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 mind—Rafael'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
