Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 840

The shop assistants at Arcane Sanctum were familiar with Amelia, and Paul recounted what had happened yesterday.

“She must have pawned some jewelry to come here. When she arrived, she looked dazed and was clutching a pawn ticket. I took a quick glance, and it was from a pawnshop called Treasure Exchange.

“Right away, she asked to buy seven or eight Evergreen Pills. I suggested she only needed two–one for childbirth and one for postpartum recovery. There’s really no need for more at other times,” he said, based on his observations.

“You could tell she had been crying, right?”

“Absolutely. She hadn’t even dried her tears when she walked in.”

“Thank you,” Carissa said, not wanting to pry further.

She then had the staff member lead her to Treasure Exchange.

As she was dressed in official uniform, the shopkeeper produced the items that Amelia had pawned when asked about them. Carissa recognized them as gifts she had once given Amelia.

“She said she would redeem them, so they’re not permanently pawned,” the shopkeeper informed Carissa.

This meant that at the time of pawning, Amelia still had some hope of getting her jewelry back. It was only after returning home to face scolding and slaps, even threats of being kicked out, that she decided

to leave.

suggested she

no missing person report had been filed, it was unlikely

see if she had gone there. The report came back quickly–the locks on the front

while.

that no woman had left the city alone

very far. If she was still wandering around the city or hiding in some alley to

guards from Hell Monarch Estate searched everywhere. They checked every major and minor inn but found no trace of Amelia. Even the discreet inquiries at Valor Estate confirmed she

returned

not to waste any more time, Carissa sent out additional people to search for

to summon Barrett to the Capital Guard. headquarters. When he arrived,

feeling both anxious and

around the bush, Carissa confronted him directly, asking. “Your sister–in–law is missing. Are you aware of

“Missing? What do

attended court that day and hadn’t heard anything about Amelia’s disappearance. Given the family disputes brewing

sounds like. Early this morning, the Northwatch Estate gatekeeper found her sitting. outside next to the stone lion. When

Barrett frowned, perplexed.

an adult. She could come and go as she

back later,” he said dismissively. “I don’t understand