Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 969

Barrett still couldn't bring himself to believe it.

"Grand Princess Lisandra is against the war," he said. "If a female official around her is doing this, wouldn't it go completely against her stance? There's no way she'd agree to it."

Aurora let out a cold laugh. "It seems she may not have a choice in the matter."

Barrett was shocked. "What do you mean? Are they trying to undermine Grand Princess Lisandra?"

Aurora's expression hardened. "How should I know? That's what Mrs. Lester told me, but she didn't go into detail. I don't even know the identity of the female official! I didn't believe her at first, which is why I asked so many questions. But she promised that if I cooperated, they'd help me escape when the time came. Because of you, I didn't press the issue with Dominic. They may not care about me anymore. However, no matter what I confess, I'm afraid their plan will go forward regardless. That means I still have a chance."

After the initial shock, Barrett looked at her intently. "You didn't change your confession because of me. You know they can't be trusted, and you're worried they'll turn on you once they've used you. That's why you're turning to me. Don't say you're doing this for my sake. You still want me to pay the price. I'll be taking as much money as I need, or I can't help you."

Aurora didn't feel guilty at all, even when he saw through her. "This is something you owe me, Barrett. Nothing in this world is free. You started this, so you have to take responsibility."

Barrett felt a coldness settle in his chest. "Did I start this? Didn't I take responsibility? When you were captured on the Southern Frontier battlefield, I defied Carissa's orders multiple times to save you. I even took the punishment meant for you. How can you be so shameless?"

up the past! This is all your doing, not mine. I never forced you into anything. You chose to be with me. You gave up your military merits to

good at arguing. He always ended up losing when he fought with Aurora. So, he

the questions he needed to ask, and now

immediately relayed everything

listened, his expression

Why was it

was only with Lisandra's support that they managed to stay afloat. Without her, the selection. process every three years might

think she was telling the truth? Was she

didn't dare to be sure. "I don't know. I can't tell

gave Barrett a look, his gaze

guess the king's intentions or do anything inappropriate. Someone like him was perfect for being a scapegoat. "Did she say a female official or a

officials who had come this time. It wouldn't be hard to investigate them. But if it was a maid, that would be

a female official, but..." Barrett hesitated, unsure if the Hell Monarch

growing impatient with