Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

As Helen stepped into the main hall, she noticed that Salvador, Jeremiah, and many high-ranking officials were already there. Even Rafael was engaged in conversation with a handsome young man dressed in a blue coat.

The moment they saw her enter, everyone, including the king, rose to their feet and greeted her.

Helen's mood instantly brightened. While she was accustomed to being revered by the other ladies, she rarely had the chance to interact with the men of the court. Now, with even the king and the prime minister paying their respects to her, she felt a surge of pride, nearly to the point of overwhelming vanity.

At that moment, she completely forgot the frustrations she had harbored during the carriage ride. After returning everyone's greetings and gestures of respect, she was promptly escorted to the seat of honor. It felt amazing.

Although Helen had lived a life of unparalleled prestige, never before had she been honored in such a manner being greeted by the court ministers and the legendary figure like Kyle while she occupied the highest seat in the room.

This was a first in her lifetime.

Oh, no.

It seemed her favorable opinion of Carissa had just increased by another notch.

After the servants served her coffee, Kyle approached Carissa and whispered something in her ear, Flattery is the best way to deal with someone like her."

Who said her guild senior didn't have the wisdom to navigate

odds with her all the time. As for the noblewomen of the capital, you'll need to socialize with them too. Today's art exhibition is meant to pave the way for you. I hope you won't let

was touched, but

see her as someone who only

Meadow Ridge, she had learned the proper etiquette and spent a year observing the rules of the Warren family. She knew how to conduct herself in the

was her strategy-not because she feared them, but because she didn't want anything to

sake, she had adopted a peaceful mindset, seeing everything in a more positive light. Even today, Helen seemed particularly

were fixed on each piece, scrutinizing them carefully. If

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had the right to critique Kyle Spencer's work? Did they

at something else. I want to enjoy this in peace. Out of all these paintings, why do you have to be staring at the one I'm focused on?" Jeremiah retreated awkwardly. He had been admiring a

to the orchid paintings. Even in the harsh environment of Victory Pass, orchids could be

have lived in Victory Pass for quite some time, as many

painting showed two women arguing, their clothes simple but clean, as they carried wooden buckets to the well. Every