Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 47

Carissa couldn't fight the royal guards. Otherwise, the king would be even more convinced she was causing trouble over Barrett and Aurora's marriage.

As she watched the king's retreating figure, she quickly said, "Your Majesty! My father was a great general of Starhaven, and my brothers were formidable junior generals who struck fear into our enemies. I may not be as capable as them, but I won't let personal feelings interfere with matters of the state. Since I divorced Barrett, it's a clean break. Please believe me this once!"

Salvador stopped, but didn't turn around.

"If you know that the Duke of Northwatch and the junior generals were great heroes, then don't do things that tarnish their names. I can grant you honor, and I can also take it away. Go back. I will pretend you weren't here today. Take care of yourself," he said coldly.

With that, he strode away.

Carissa lowered her hands in frustration.

Tarnish their names?

Did others, even the king, see her as someone who only caused trouble over personal issues? Did they think that Hector's daughter couldn't set aside personal feelings?

She had left home for the Pathfinders Guild when she was young. She returned to the capital two years ago, and spent the first year learning to be a proper lady from her mother.

served her mother-in-law and managed the

never done anything inappropriate. Yet

royal study. The royal guards followed her, ensuring she went straight home, fearing she might

Frederick wasn't surprised to see the

please come in for

need. We have orders to stay at the gate and not disturb Lady

he instructed the servants to bring tea and snacks to the gate.

Frederick asked Carissa, "My lady, what

her cloak, and sat down. She then sent

people watching me every day now. I don't know how long it will last, but I have urgent matters to attend to outside. After I leave, the estate must operate as if I were still here. Hide my absence as long as possible. If it becomes impossible to hide,

an old servant of the household, and he understood that

1/2

+15 BONUS

what you need to do. I will look after the estate," he

and Lily nodded in agreement. The frequent pigeon messages

do you plan to leave, my

"Tonight. Leaving the estate isn't difficult, but I need a horse. Find a way to get