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.

to meddle in our internal affairs. And now, even you are stepping in to protect her, Your Highness. Are you really going

didn't even glance at him, his eyes filled with indifference. "He talks

the room in quick strides at Rafael's words. Grabbing Samuel by the collar, he swung his arm and

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

"Samuel!"

cried out at once, but Abigail didn't dare step forward

and panicked,

was already dazed, barely able to

still managed to weakly roar, "Hell Monarch, you've

Highness, did

didn't exactly feel sympathy, but he did sense that things were getting out of hand. He was already considering how to de-escalate the

shake his head.

me and the earl's family. I've heard my

a way to only care about his

smooth things over, saying, "Rafael, this must be a misunderstanding. Show some consideration for me, and let's resolve