Chapter 8

The next day, Barrett was summoned to the palace. He expected to be received with honor, considering his current status as a prominent figure in the court. He didn't expect to be left waiting outside the palace's study for a whole hour.

Finally, Derek emerged and said, "General Warren, His Majesty is busy at the moment. He asks you to return home and says he will summon you again another day. Barrett looked puzzled.

He had waited outside the study for so long but hadn't seen any ministers entering or leaving. This indicated that Salvador wasn't discussing state affairs with the court officials.

"Mr. Walker, why did His Majesty summon me in the first place?" asked Barrett.

Derek smiled and replied, "I'm unsure of the reason, General Warren."

Barrett felt perplexed but didn't dare to barge in and ask the king directly.

"Could you kindly give me a hint? Did I do something wrong?"

"You've just returned victorious, General Warren. You've earned only merits thanks to your contributions," said Derek, the smile never leaving his face. "Then, His Majesty..."

Derek interrupted and politely said, "Please return home, General Warren."

Barrett wanted to inquire further, but Derek had already turned and ascended the steps. The general could only leave with a sense of unease,

and Aurora greatly. Why then, just

he exited the palace gates, leading his horse, he overheard the palace

the general himself is here.

of officials and the people. How

around hurriedly. "What did you say? My wife came to the palace

two guards hesitated for a moment before

waited here for an hour before

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and had no idea where Carissa was. He couldn't believe she had

had sought out the king and asked him to retract the marriage edict! What a

Carissa to be unwilling to accept the marriage edict. After all, women were inherently narrow-minded. She had

home, tossing the reins to the

"Carissa!"

she hurried over and stood in

and asked, "W-what are you going to

said calmly.

stand beside

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