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

for the moment, Rebecca immediately ordered, "Quick,

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

down. "I'm honored to

not for you, but for Lady

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

anticipated the edict's content after hearing

because the king learned Carissa opposed the arranged marriage. So, he issued a reprimand. Please inform His Majesty that Carissa has gone against the

at Rebecca, then at

unsure of the edict's details. He was worried that Carissa had sought an audience with the king to overturn the previous marriage edict,

representatives from the Sinclair family and a matchmaker as witnesses to divorce her." Derek's smile faded, his tone turning icy, "I

the royal edict in his hand.

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

the Marquis of Northwatch,

sacrificed their lives to reclaim the southern borders of our kingdom. In recognition of his contribution's

Theodore and Solomon were overwhelmed

forgotten the sacrifices of Hector and his family..." Theodore muttered, crying tears of

complicated expressions. Why confer the 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

holds another title, they can adopt someone from

fainted