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 demeanor

moment, Rebecca immediately ordered, "Quick, set up a table

arrangements in the main hall, just as Derek entered the

knelt down.

you,

assumed the edict was a reward

edict's content after hearing Derek's

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

glanced calmly at Rebecca, then at

edict, which would be disastrous if the king had agreed. But that didn't seem likely. Otherwise, the edict

divorce her." Derek's smile faded, his tone turning icy, "I see. General Warren, there's no need for you to bear

royal edict in his hand.

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

aloud, "By the grace of heaven, the king decrees: Hector Sinclair, the Marquis of Northwatch, safeguarded our kingdom's borders for

borders of our kingdom. In recognition of his contribution's to the nation, the king confers upon him

hearing this, Theodore and Solomon were overwhelmed

Hector and his family..." Theodore muttered,

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 three generations. However, we're aware that all male descendants of the Duke of Northwatch are deceased, and only Lady Carissa Sinclair, his daughter,

someone from the Sinclair family as their foster son.

nearly fainted on the