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.

meddle in our internal affairs. And now, even

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

carriage, 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 sent Samuel sprawling onto the

He struggled to prop himself up, only to be met with another slap. This time, blood spurted from his mouth as he collapsed

"Samuel!"

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

furious and panicked, shouted,

forward to assist Samuel, but he was already dazed,

blood, he still managed

turned to Harvey and demanded, "Your Highness, did you bring them

but he did sense that things were getting out of hand. He was already considering how to de-escalate the situation when Dorothy questioned him Instinctively, he wanted

shake his head.

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 Heather to

respect, giving him a way to only care about

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