Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1200

The remaining men were trembling with fear, scrambling in panic. Especially Hank, the one who had harassed Rosalind he was sobbing uncontrollably. Dragging his broken legs, he knelt on the ground as if he didn't even feel the pain, repeatedly pleading with Carissa "I was wrong! I was greedy, but I won't ever do it again! Please spare me, my lord! I have an elderly parent who's ill and a newborn daughter at home. If I'm locked up, what will happen to my family?"

and

Anthony.

His cries were piercing and filled with despair.

However, Anthony didn't waver and firmly ordered, "Take them away!"

People who did bad things might have tragic backstories, but that was no excuse for breaking the law.

Those who worked in law enforcement saw this kind of thing all the time, but in the end, the law was the law.

As the culprits were dragged away, the academy fell into a heavy silence. The oppressive stillness blanketed the room as the women gathered in the hall, each caught in her own thoughts.

to the brazier to warm up the room,

of headmistress. Claire, serving as a temporary guard, stood near the door. A few older maids, servants,

While i I was impossible to contain the news entirely, Carissa wanted to

at hand. The situation involved not just the academy but also the daughters of noble and official families. The academy owed their families

sole victim in this tragedy, hadn't excused herself to rest. She remained seated with the others, determined to help devise

with Jacob. She wanted his advice on how to navigate the fallout, and

comfort Rosalind and partly to help in any way they could to quell the rumors

already knew. By tomorrow, she would likely be

about the truth-that she was a victim. The only thing people would discuss was that a man had laid hands on her, tarnishing her reputation beyond repair. Whether this world consumed people in general was debatable, but it undeniably devoured women. No one present

"I didn't think much

moment. The

servants who should have acted hesitated. They were likely worried stepping in would bring trouble to their own fangilies. So they

students be dragged into this scandal. I'm the royal chancellor's granddaughter. Besides, it was true l was assaulted. So, a few unkind words won't hurt me. Please don't

tried to lighten the mood with a jest. "The way you're all looking at me, I feel like I'm on my deathbed

was tinged with sadness. The women's smiles were