Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1189

Apart from being a mentor, Violet had formed a small team with Alana, Leah, and the others. Together, they had taken it upon themselves to track down rapists who had been causing trouble in the city.

At first, Violet had thought it would be a simple task: catch the culprits, force them to confess, and send them off to the authorities. But when they arrived at the authorities, the culprits claimed they had only confessed because they had been beaten up. Alana had quietly approached the young women who had been victimized, hoping they might speak up. But one by one, they denied that anything had happened. Some even turned them away as soon as they saw Alana or anyone from her group. Without any evidence to back up the claims of their crimes, the authorities had no choice but to release the culprits.

Violet's frustration grew with every failed attempt. At times, she was filled with a murderous urge, and the thought of dealing with the culprits in the same ruthless manner she would have previously crossed her mind. In the martial arts world, she would have simply taken care of it herself and walked away unscathed.

But now, she was not acting in the capacity of someone from the martial arts world. Rafael was part of the government, while Carissa controlled the Mystic Army. Violet couldn't afford to become a criminal.

Rounding up the men and sending them to the authorities was the most straightforward method Violet could think of, but it was undeniably clumsy and didn't seem to be working at all. She had worked tirelessly, only to have it all be in vain. They hadn't been able to send a single culprit to jail.

So, she couldn't hide the frustration and anger in her eyes.

As the two women chatted for a while, Carissa offered some words of comfort, "Don't be discouraged. At least you've made them pay for it with a beating. They know you're watching them now and won't dare repeat their actions."

"How is a beating enough? I want them to be brought to justice," Violet replied, her fist pressed against her temple as she tilted her head, clearly struggling with the situation.

Carissa sighed. "The young women who've been hurt are too afraid to speak out. They would rather bury the shame and keep it hidden."

"So, we just let those animals get away with it?" Violet asked, her voice tinged with frustration. "Is there really no other way?"

bother taking them to the authorities. Beat them harder. Break an arm or a leg, or make

softened as she considered the idea. "That's actually not

you investigate those

very thorough. We haven't unjustly accused anyone. It's just that the victims won't come forward, and

thought that once the culprits confessed, the authorities would handle it swiftly. She hadn't realized that

any answers for her. The law had its strict

exchanged a look,

long time, and only left when the palace gates were about to close for the night. As he left, the snow had started to fall. By the time he arrived home, his

his cloak, shaking the snow off. "Have you eaten? Why so late

with His Majesty. He plans to have me quietly go to Lunvale

"He wants you to go personally?

They've made some discoveries, but they can't investigate further. The people

Carissa understood

of skill or careful planning meant that rash probing could easily alert the

moved, any chance

taking? When

would be

knows. I plan to leave in three days. I'll be taking Dylan, Travis, and a few of the household soldiers who've had proper martial arts training," Rafael replied. He

with