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.

coal to the brazier to warm up the room, as Rosalind's trembling shoulders showed

in the room were Catherine, Harriet, Athena, Rosalind, and Carissa, who held the honorary position of headmistress. Claire, serving as a temporary guard, stood near the door. A few older maids, servants, and

speak to the staff, firmly instructing them to keep their lips sealed about the incident. While i I was impossible to contain the news entirely, Carissa wanted

a deep breath, pulling herself from her guilt-stricken thoughts. Lingering in remorse wouldn't solve the problems at hand. The situation involved not just the academy but also the daughters

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

consult with Jacob.

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

Rosalind-everyone already knew. By tomorrow, she would likely be the target of endless

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

said, "I didn't think

moment. The

were likely worried stepping in would bring trouble to their own fangilies. So

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 look

the mood with a jest. "The way you're all looking at me, I feel like I'm on my deathbed rather than just the subject of

though the sound was tinged with sadness. The women's smiles were thin, and the