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?"

to withdraw

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

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 the guilt but clung to their military power. That would tarnish the Sullivan family's reputation among

a long time, her thoughts swirling. She couldn't quite explain why, but there

ever since she first

thought of Garissa as just a bit more skilled in martial arts than she was But when it came to experience, knowledge, and understanding of the world,

was the wiser

navigate, while Carissa seemed naive and just

how Violet had

now, Carissa

picture. She calculated every move so precisely that no small change or shift could escape her analysis. And her emotions were completely stable-everything was

to endure for their personality

that thought, Violet almost couldn't hold back

Violet's sudden, teary expression and quickly

Violet replied, always keeping her emotions close to her