Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 705

Eleanor stepped in to defuse the tension. She cast Fiona a sharp glance to remind her to keep an eye on Molly.

Fiona was irritated. Due to her status as a concubine, she hesitated to intervene when Molly made her rounds of greetings. They had talked about this beforehand–tonight was meant to be a solemn event. It wasn’t about making connections. They should focus on being quiet, copying scriptures, and praying for the departed souls. Those were the best ways to socialize.

But from the moment Molly arrived, she started trying to make small talk and acting overly familiar, as if they were at a banquet. Hadn’t she noticed how the expressions of the older ladies had shifted?

Fiona stepped forward and said softly, “Lady Molly, let’s copy scriptures together.”

sickly in

She had brought a few holy texts, and had even copied some scriptures while attending to o the s the palace.

Molly reluctantly took a seat at a low table and began copying the scriptures. The holy texts were in a different language, so the words were complex and challenging to write. Soon enough, her wrist began to ache. She considered putting down her quill, but Eleanor’s cold glare stopped her.

With Molly present, Eleanor felt compelled to keep a watchful eye. More ladies continued to arrive. While elaborate greetings weren’t necessary, everyone still greeted each other respectfully.

offering table had been set up. It was adorned with the best food and candles. Eleanor wouldn’t be solely responsible for the expenses. Everyone attending was expected to contribute; the total cost would

meal and emerged, with Zane leading the group. Seven other renowned

blessing to see you and the other high priests

and said, “Peace be with you,

eighty, he appeared to be in his sixties. His hair was white, and his expression. radiated kindness and

one by one to greet the priests and exchange a

with surprising strength. Molly fumed, annoyed at Fiona’s grip. She could easily break free, but the sudden movement would attract too much attention

He was no stranger to the faces of both the wicked and the virtuous–he had seen it all

he would go where he was needed to fulfill a purpose. He came each year not for Eleanor or the other noble ladies, but

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understood that what was truly needed here wasn’t him, but someone who could guide the living away from their hellish lives. If such a person appeared, he would

solemn nod, he and the other high priests took their seats

the ladies settled down to pray as well. Rosalind and Nadine lit the candles to burn the copied scriptures, a symbolic gesture to send

However, she felt a sense of inexplicable unease gnaw at her. As she