Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

After the case was reported to Salvador, he appointed Patrick as a special investigator to investigate the matter in Brightmoor District. Ivy accompanied him.

The fact that the investigation was being conducted by a special investigator personally appointed by the king, and one who was the head of the Ministry of Justice no less, would manage to stir some doubt among the enraged populace.

Kyle, too, made a rare public statement regarding the case, outlining its ambiguities. Previously, the scholars who had condemned the situation had done so fueled by the public's anger. Their passionate outcry was driven by a wish for justice for the deceased, and to protect traditional family roles and authority.

But now that Kyle had spoken up about the case's doubts, the scholars also changed their tune. They no longer asserted anything with certainty, but expressed hope that the investigation by the special investigator would bring about the truth so that the dead may rest in peace.

Yuvan had not anticipated such a result.

They believed that either the review would be rejected or the case would be sent back for reexamination. Regardless of the outcome, Rafael's reputation would be irreparably tarnished, and he might even lose his position as the head of the Supreme Court.

Yet, they had sent a special investigator to investigate instead.

Rafael,"

worry, Your Highness. No matter who investigates, they won't uncover that the woman

will be cleared of any involvement. Whether or not the guilty woman is sentenced to death, it's the special investigator who will determine her fate. Do you know who this envoy is? It's Mr. Lloyd from the Ministry of Justice. Once he makes a ruling, there's no need to report it to the Supreme Court. He has the authority to execute her without further review. Even if the poisoning is revealed later, Rafael

family, especially with Sylvia within the palace. The Lloyd family had a history

so many years, Yuvan couldn't

remains

was a connection he had carefully cultivated for years. It was not something he could afford

assured, Your Highness. No one will be able to trace the threadworm.

special investigator arrived in Brightmoor District at

as soon as he arrived. He even allowed the public to observe the investigation, aiming to provide

not just anyone could attend. Only select respected elders and scholars from the local community, along

it had to be transparent, allowing the