Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1000

Violet had a way of thinking that was a little different from most people. After a moment of silence, she turned to Carissa and asked, "Is it because he's upset the king demoted him and cut his salary? Is that why he's throwing a tantrum and resigning?"

She wasn't sure if Barrett was really like that, but she knew she was.

Whenever her family or her mentor offered her less than expected, she would dig in her heels and quit, using retreat as a strategy to gain leverage.

Seeing the displeasure on Carissa's face, she quickly added, "Let's not talk about him anymore. He's a nuisance. Since the king won't let him resign, there's nothing more to be done. He can't make a fuss."

The others nodded in agreement, shifting the conversation to lighter topics. They ate their honey cakes, and when Rafael didn't return, Lulu suggested saving some for him.

After everyone left, Violet turned to Carissa and said, "Actually, it might be a good thing if he resigns. A man like him doesn't deserve to be the deputy commander of the Nightsteel Guard."

Carissa sighed. "At this time, anyone even remotely connected to Victory Pass should keep their heads down. We don't need any more gossip or attention. Whether he resigns on his own or the king dismisses him, it'll draw people's eyes to my grandpa and uncle. It's the perfect opportunity for someone with ulterior motives to twist the narrative and stir up trouble."

Violet nodded. "Right, but what kind of trouble could it cause?"

"Yuvan has been trying to get the Sullivan family to withdraw from Victory Pass. The

has been sent to Westhaven for her crimes. My grandpa, as the commander in

is partially responsible for leading his men to Fawnrun City. This whole affair doesn't implicate my uncles, so on the surface, it seems fair enough. But if Barrett resigns in shame, Yuvan could use that to spread rumors, claiming that the Sullivan family was aware of

time, her thoughts swirling. She couldn't quite explain why,

her ever since she first met

Ridge, Violet had thought of Garissa as just a bit more skilled in martial arts than she was But

was the

to navigate, while

that was how Violet had seen

Carissa

smallest details, she could see the bigger picture. She calculated every move so precisely that no small change or shift could escape her analysis. And her emotions were

much would someone have to endure for their personality to change

thought, Violet almost couldn't hold back the

noticed Violet's sudden, teary expression

Violet replied, always keeping her emotions close to her chest. "I just find Barrett so