Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 721

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After leaving the palace, Rafael made a quick stop at the estate to update Jacob, who had just fallen asleep, instructing him to wait until Carissa woke up before telling her the news.

As soon as Jacob heard the news, he was wide awake. He had planned to ask Carissa to take him to see his sister once she was up, but now, he found himself pondering the implications of the king’s unexpected

actions.

Sleep was no longer an option.

When Carissa finally got up and dressed, Jacob approached her directly.

*His Highness returned just now and mentioned that the king plans to promote you to the commander of the Mystic Army. You’ll oversee the Capital Guard, the Garrison Unit, the Royal Guard, and the Crown Guard. However, I haven’t quite grasped the king’s intention behind this move.

Carissa could hardly believe it. “A real position with work and authority?”

“Yes!”

distinguished herself in battle, she was only assigned to a guard unit. And while I technically hold the title of deputy commander, I’ve never been allowed to interfere with the Mystic

a world of difference between women fighting on the battlefield

but also the Capital Guard, the Garrison Unit, the Royal Guard, and the Crown Guard. The

why His Majesty would do this, but I suspect the official appointment will come after the court session. By the way, His Highness mentioned that His Majesty would personally issue a

accept the position if it truly materialized. While it was rare for women to serve at court during this

in this era was rather low, a fact the queen dowager often lamented. So, when Aurora became a female general, Victoria was overjoyed

yielding. The king sees this. He knows Raf is trying to maintain their brotherly bond as well as his loyalty as a subject. However, he

didn’t, the court would descend into chaos. His Majesty wants to rely on the prince, but he also fears him, which is why there’s such a contradiction. Ultimately,

constant concessions only serve to placote His Majesty on the surface. They don’t actually solve anything. In that case, I think it’s better to take decisive action. Whether he

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Chapter 721

Jacob’s

a hint of realization. “Is that also how

you thought this

mentioned something similar to me before, Jacob admitted. “He said since there’s only Lord Ryan to inherit the Duke of Northwatch’s title and estate, we must protect him and help him grow.

struggles. He wanted to let you live a peaceful life. He