Rafael was the commander of the Hell Monarch Army. Even when there was no war and he remained in the capital, the Hell Monarch Army was stationed not far away. Also, military affairs were always demanding, often requiring him to lead training exercises. How could he possibly take on the role of Minister of Justice at the same time?Moreover, the Ministry of Justice was responsible for overseeing criminal cases, conducting reviews of death sentences, and handling important legal matters—most of which were administrative work. He was a military general, but he was appointed as Minister of Justice? Further, why was he also given command of the Mystic Army?With both a civilian and a military position on his shoulders, not to mention his role as the commander of the Hell Monarch Army, how could he manage it all?He said indifferently, "I've already handed over the military seal and authority. For now, Oliver Prince will command the Hell Monarch Army."Oliver Prince?Carissa knew o
There were many things Rafael couldn't say, so he took his leave.Carissa pondered for a long time. Some things seemed to make sense now, but there were still parts she couldn't quite grasp.Lily noticed her distress and hesitated, wanting to approach her. However, Frederick stopped her. He shook his head at Lily and said, "Prepare some food for Lord Ryan. He's been practicing his writing for a long time, and must be tired."Lily glanced at Frederick, and sighed softly. "Alright."She turned and went to the kitchen, while Frederick, limping slightly, followed her. Once in the kitchen, he lowered his voice, "I know you want to talk to Lady Sinclair, but don't say anything now. Wait until after the wedding."Lily nodded. "I understand. I just saw she was troubled and acted on impulse. I know better than to act rashly."She sighed again. "I only learned today that Prince Rafael gave up his military power. When I think about everything that's happened, it's clear he did it for our
Most of the Sinclair family members were involved in business or had bought land to become landlords. How could they not understand the significance of Theodore's words?The rise or fall of one affected everyone. Even if the Duke of Northwatch's family didn't offer direct help, having a duke as a powerful ally meant that anyone looking to oppress them would have to think twice.Because of this, everyone listened carefully to Theodore. The Sinclair family had always been relatively united. After the near-catastrophic events that had almost wiped out the Duke of Northwatch's family, there was no room for jealousy among them.Theodore spoke at length, and Ryan took in every word. Previously, as a child, he had never been allowed to attend family meetings, let alone hear the patriarch speak about the responsibilities and legacy of their family. A sense of duty towards his family began to grow within him. He still wasn't sure what his role would be, but he knew he couldn't afford to
Sebastian nodded. "First, I wanted to update you on Lord Ryan's detoxification progress. After this period of treatment, I've just done a check-up and found that his condition is better than expected. The swelling in his throat has also decreased significantly.""Really?" Carissa felt a surge of joy. Although Rowan had informed her of the positive progress yesterday, hearing it directly from Sebastian was even more reassuring. "That's wonderful news. Rowan, you've worked so hard in this period. Thank you."Rowan smiled modestly, but acknowledged the compliment. He had indeed been putting in a lot of effort lately.Sebastian took a sip of coffee, and continued, "Secondly, as you mentioned earlier, now that his overall health is improving, it's time to address his leg. As I've mentioned before, treating the leg will require resetting the broken bone."Carissa's heart tightened. "I understand. It will be very painful.""Pain is inevitable," Sebastian said. "You need to prepare hi
After Sebastian left, Carissa first spoke with Ryan about his situation, allowing him to give his own input. Naturally, he wasn't expected to make the final decision, but having his opinion would make it easier for her to discuss things with the Klein family.Ryan nestled against Carissa as he listened and smiled. Then he began to write in her palm, one word at a time.[Actually, Rowan has already told me that the pain will be unbearable. When my leg was first broken, I felt like I might die from the pain.]Carissa asked him to rewrite it, since some words were unclear. After he completed the revision, she understood and asked, "So, you would prefer acupoint sealing for pain relief, correct?"Ryan shook his head, and continued writing. [But if there's a significant risk of ending up with a permanent limp, how can that be acceptable? When I grow up, I will need to be the patriarch of the family. How can someone with a limp lead the Duke of Northwatch's household?]He looked up at h
When they arrived at Ryan's room, Pearl came out to greet them.Ryan was lying in bed, waiting for the painkiller. He had made up his mind not to take any risks—he wanted to get better on his own.He saw that everyone had worried expressions. They wanted to comfort him, but Ryan gave them an encouraging and determined look instead. The sight of the young boy, only seven years old, trying to be strong in such a vulnerable moment made everyone's hearts ache even more. He was at an age when children were pampered and showered with affection.Just as Sebastian was about to begin the treatment, Rafael arrived.The Klein family members, knowing Rafael was Ryan's savior, had intended to express their gratitude. They didn't expect to see him here, and they hurried to pay their respects and offer their thanks.Rafael waved his hand dismissively, and smiled. "It was merely a matter of chance; no need for thanks. I am here today to accompany him through the treatment. Let's not discuss any
Sebastian was reflecting on the anguished cry Ryan had just let out. It seemed that the pain had quite an effect on Ryan's vocal cords, but for Sebastian, the sound was like music to his ears.Rowan was capable of performing tasks such as setting bones. However, Sebastian valued Ryan too much to leave it to anyone else. He preferred to handle it personally.To him, this was a skill deeply ingrained in his bones. He carefully felt along Ryan's leg, inch by inch, until he reached the misaligned section. With great precision, he adjusted the bone.Ryan was drenched in sweat from the pain, his body trembling uncontrollably. He gripped Rafael's wrist tightly, his nails digging in and drawing blood.The pain from setting the bone was excruciatingly real. The pain-relief medicine didn't seem to help much, and he felt as though the pain was radiating throughout his entire body, even though the injury was in his leg.Once the bone was set, Sebastian began applying the medicine. Two woode
Rafael watched Carissa's careful and quick movements. She lowered her head, and he could see her slightly curled, thick eyelashes trembling gently.A subtle emotion stirred in his heart—she rarely displayed such a gentle demeanor.Looking at the two layers of bandages wrapped around his hand, he couldn't help but chuckle. "Isn't it just a minor wound? It's nothing serious.""How is it nothing serious?" Carissa looked up with wide eyes. "If it's not treated properly, it could get infected. I've experienced it before. Look, let me show you my hand."She extended her hand, revealing a small scar on the back, about half the length of a finger. The scar was faint, just a trace of pink left behind. "It got infected back then. It was only after my master treated it with medicine that it healed, but it left a scar. Your hands are so beautiful. If they were scarred, it wouldn't look…well, as good."As she spoke, she suddenly remembered that when she had cleaned his wound earlier, his h