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.

year, she served her mother-in-law and managed

she had never done anything inappropriate. Yet because of the divorce, people saw

a heavy heart, she left the royal study. The royal guards followed her, ensuring

Frederick wasn't surprised to see the guards. He simply smiled

please come in

to stay at the gate and

to bring tea and snacks to the

the door was shut, Frederick asked Carissa, "My

removed her cloak, and sat

outside. After I leave, the estate must operate as if I were still here. Hide my absence as long

old servant of the household, and he understood that Carissa wasn't your

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need to do. I will look

nodded in agreement. The frequent pigeon messages

plan to

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