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!"

instantly, their

"Quick, set up a table and

necessary arrangements in the main hall, just as Derek entered the

forward and knelt down. "I'm honored

you, but

up, having assumed the edict was a reward

anticipated the edict's content after hearing

issued a reprimand. Please inform His Majesty that Carissa has gone against the criteria in the marriage laws and

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

details. He was worried that Carissa had sought an 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

a matchmaker as witnesses to divorce her." Derek's smile faded, his tone turning icy, "I

royal edict in his hand. "Lady

lowered herself to her

Marquis of Northwatch, safeguarded our kingdom's borders for many years. He achieved great military feats, especially

of our kingdom. In recognition of his contribution's to the nation, the

and Solomon were

hasn't forgotten the sacrifices of Hector and his family..."

granted posthumously when they sacrificed themselves years ago. Derek continued reading. "The title

someone from the

Rebecca nearly fainted on the