Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 940

Icarus felt uneasy about the plan. Regardless of whether the Hell Monarch cared about his wife or not, this approach would never reveal anything useful. Not only was it pointless, it also carried significant risk.

"Mr. Stellwyn, I still believe this isn't a good idea. They will suspect we are behind this," said Icarus as he shook his head.

"What's wrong with that?" Leroy's eyes narrowed, a flicker of anger in his expression. "I want him to suspect us. If he truly wants war, this gives him a perfect excuse to ruin the negotiations and go straight to battle. If he doesn't want war, he'll pretend not to know and secretly rescue her. Either way, we'll know his true intentions."

"The problem is that it may start a war. Grand Princess Lisandra has said she wants to avoid war between the two kingdoms," Icarus said carefully.

"That foolish woman is just like Liam, soft-hearted and indecisive," Leroy scoffed, pulling out an edict from his robes and handing it to Icarus. "Take a look at this. This is the king's true will.'

Under the dim light in the restroom, Icarus opened the edict, his brow furrowing as he read. Having served at court for years, he recognized the handwriting instantly. Edmund's orders were clear. He demanded harsh terms, and if Starhaven didn't agree, they were to leave immediately and formally declare war.

Icarus understood now. Edmund had originally wanted war, but had been persuaded by Lisandra to hold off.

this edict

testing the Hell Monarch. You mean to

just an excuse. Edmund wanted war. Capturing Carissa was the equivalent of returning the favor-just like how Aurora had kidnapped

would use the same tactic to make the Sullivan family's

capturing Carissa, we can't just take her back

"Once we have her, we'll send her to the back courtyard of

Estate?" Icarus' eyes widened as realization

Hartstone Estate. That man had arrived at Concord

matter how the Hell Monarch and Carissa acted tonight, Leroy had already made up his mind to kidnap her. The preparations had been made, and Leroy hadn't told Icarus until

it's His Majesty's command, I will follow through," Icarus

agreement, Leroy whispered a few

Icarus nodded. "Understood."

a tree in the distance, waiting. He had been waiting for some time and almost called out to them, but had vaguely heard them speaking in Westic, which he couldn't understand. So, he assumed everything

the palace banquet, Rafael and Carissa had already figured out what was going on as soon as