Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 29

Barrett stared at Carissa in shock.

Her combat skills weren't just a bit better than his-it was leagues beyond. Even ten of him wouldn't stand a chance against her.

Why had she never mentioned her martial prowess before?

Carissa held the dowry list, smiling at him. Her smile was bright and radiant, like the dazzling sun. But then, with a swift motion, she lifted and dropped the list. It fluttered down like snowflakes in winter, turning into shreds of paper.

Rebecca's heart shattered at the sight.

Enraged, she shouted, "You've destroyed the dowry list! Fine, get out! You can't take anything from here, not even your clothes!"

Carissa chuckled. "Do you think anyone can stop me if I decide to take something from the estate?"

Rebecca seethed with anger. "You dare? If you take anything, I'll report you to the officials immediately. Barret divorced you! You can't take a single penny of the dowry!"

She leaned on her maid's arm, commanding urgently, "Guards, throw her out! Not even her entourage can leave. They are part of the dowry."

As the servants hesitated, uncertain whether to intervene, a loud proclamation rang out from the entrance, "A royal edict has arrived!"

changed instantly, their demeanor becoming

Carissa for the moment, Rebecca immediately ordered, "Quick,

hurriedly made the necessary arrangements in the main hall, just as Derek entered the area, accompanied by several royal

stepped forward and knelt down. "I'm honored to receive the

please rise. The edict is not for you, but for Lady Sinclair," Derek replied with

stood up, having assumed the edict was a reward from the

the edict's

he issued a reprimand. Please inform His Majesty that Carissa has gone against the criteria

glanced calmly at Rebecca, then at Barrett "You've divorced

audience with the king to overturn the previous marriage edict, which would be disastrous if the king had agreed. But that didn't seem likely. Otherwise, the edict would have been directed at him, not

the criteria listed in the marriage laws. Today, I invited representatives from the Sinclair family and a matchmaker as witnesses to divorce her." Derek's smile faded, his tone turning icy, "I see. General Warren, there's no

raised the royal edict in his hand. "Lady Sinclair, heed the

out a slow breath of relief, Carissa lowered herself to her knees. "I'm honored

heaven, the king decrees: Hector Sinclair, the Marquis of Northwatch, safeguarded our kingdom's borders for many years. He achieved great military feats, especially in

and his six sons sacrificed their lives to reclaim the southern borders of our kingdom. In recognition of his contribution's to the nation, the king confers upon him the title of

Theodore and

king hasn't forgotten the sacrifices of Hector and his family..." Theodore muttered,

title of duke only now? It should have been granted posthumously when they sacrificed themselves years ago. Derek continued reading. "The title of duke shall be hereditary for three generations. However, we're aware that all male descendants of the

title, they can adopt someone from the Sinclair family as their foster son.

fainted