Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

The moment everyone heard Rafael's question, their hearts sank.

Noah hurriedly said, "Your Highness, please forgive me. No one has bullied Lady Helen..."

"Earl of Gracehold, are you saying my mother is lying and falsely accusing you?" Rafael coldly retorted.

"N-no, that's not what I meant."

Although the Earl of Gracehold held a position in court, when facing someone as cold and imposing as the Hell Monarch-a seasoned general from the battlefield-his confidence faltered.

Under Rafael's piercing gaze, he felt a chill run down his spine.

"It's all a misunderstanding-just a misunderstanding," said Noah.

Having gathered her wits, Dorothy immediately questioned, "Are you trying to throw your weight around, Your Highness?"

Samuel finally recalled his scholarly pride and disdain for powerful princes like Rafael.

Helen was throwing her weight around. She barged into my family home to meddle in our internal affairs. And

even glance at him, his eyes filled with indifference. "He

entered the room in quick strides at Rafael's words. Grabbing Samuel by the collar, he swung his arm and slapped him hard. The slap

ringing as his vision momentarily darkened. He struggled to prop himself up, only to be met with another slap. This time, blood

"Samuel!"

Dorothy and Abigail cried out at once, but Abigail didn't

panicked, shouted,

rushed forward to assist Samuel, but he was already dazed, barely able to stand as his legs trembled beneath

blood, he still managed to weakly

Harvey and demanded, "Your Highness, did you

but he did sense that things were getting out of hand.

shake his head.

spoke coldly first, "Uncle Harvey, it's best you stay out of the matters between me and the earl's family. I've heard my cousin is having complications with her pregnancy. Shouldn't you be sending Aunt

showing Harvey some respect, giving him a way to only care about his daughter without needing to bother about

things over, saying, "Rafael, this must be a misunderstanding. Show some consideration