Chapter 894

Two days later, Kyle arrived with a carrier pigeon from Winona. His face was serious.

"The king of Westhaven plans to send envoys to Starhaven. An official correspondence will arrive in the next few days."

Rafael's expression darkened.

It had been inevitable. Sooner or later, this day would come.

Before the New Year celebrations had even ended, Salvador announced that the Crown Guard would be separated from the Mystic Army and would no longer be answerable to Carissa. Also, Barrett would remain in charge of the Crown Guard.

Barrett could hardly believe it. He recalled his meeting with the man the other day and privately wondered if it was really Harvey helping him. But if it was the prince, then Barrett's reinstatement came with considerable risk.

He had no one to consult, so he went home and told Viola.

"Who cares what he wants to do? Just get reinstated as an official and be done with it. Besides, the Crown Guard isn't even under Carissa's control anymore. How is that not a good thing?" she responded.

there's something behind this. It might be part

you crazy? If you go to the king while he's in a bad mood, he'll strip you of your position. You won't have any chance at a career after that. Forget about being commander of the Crown Guard-you won't even make it into the Capital

He shared

can't say anything. Listen to me. Prince Harvey is helping you because of what happened

shook his head, interrupting her, "That doesn't make sense. If Lady Heather feels guilty, it's for Carissa. Why would she feel guilty

no ambition and isn't plotting a rebellion. He's helping you

doesn't add up either," Barrett replied. "If he's capable of securing my position, then that means his previous 'low profile' and 'timidity' were all

think about yourself. Do you want the position of

say, but seeing her growing impatience, he stopped.

worrying about whether our family can survive. If you lose your position, the

hit Barrett like a slap. He stormed off, not bothering to

elsewhere. After much thought, he made up his mind to

the royal study, Salvador observed Barrett as he knelt on one leg and recounted the conversation from the

stand alone, with no one behind him. He had to be a loyal servant-he was the most useful that way. Other noble heirs might be talented, but

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