Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Carmen Kingsley?

Carissa recalled Ruby, who was also Eleanor's illegitimate daughter, and her real name was Celeste.

Carissa glanced quickly and noticed that the maid seemed to show little respect, instead giving off a practiced martial air. The guard and driver frequently glanced at Carmen, giving the impression that they were keeping a close watch on her. Looking at Carmen again, Carissa saw her looking nervous and clutching a handkerchief tightly. Sweat dripped from beneath her veil, and she used the handkerchief to wipe it away.

Suddenly, Carmen's body stiffened, and she seemed to be in pain. Carissa then noticed that the maid's hand appeared to be moving at her lower back.

But since it was concealed from her sight, it was difficult to see clearly.

Both Carissa and Violet wore veiled hats, which obscured their faces from view but allowed them to see outside. Although it seemed like they were looking at the carriage, they were actually observing Carmen and her maid.

From their reactions, it was clear that the maid was pressuring Carmen to speak up.

As expected, Carmen stepped forward slowly. She nodded to Rafael and said in a sweet voice that was tinged with shyness, "Greetings, gentlemen. My horse has died, and we are in a hurry to return to the capital. I was wondering if we might borrow your horses to tow our carriage. I'm willing to offer compensation."

Just as Rafael was about to respond, Carissa interjected, "What a coincidence! Violet and I would prefer not to ride, but to use a carriage. Our horses could be used to pull your carriage."

Carissa's words, everyone

strangers on their journey? What if it

something, and raised

"Let's follow Lady Carissa's

guard and maid exchanged a glance, apparently

wasn't the Hell

but the Hell Monarch's princess consort. It~ was clear that the young lady was addressing the

Carissa got

well, Violet said coolly, "A maid doesn't ride in the same carriage as her mistress. You will sit outside with the

The maid hesitated.

of rule was that? In high society, if a young lady traveled alone, her maid was

frail. I need to be inside to care for

Violet said matter-of-factly. "If you're needed, we'll call for you. For

for four people, but Violet's