Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1212

After seeing Derek off, Carissa exchanged a few words with Jacob before joining Violet and Isaac to roast sweet potatoes by the fire.

Jacob had taken charge of the matters at the gentlemen's retreat and would keep an eye on things.

The two of them were discussing Gerald's situation.

Violet shook her head, clearly still in disbelief. "If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn't have believed it."

Isaac, who had traveled widely, was equally stunned. "I've seen all sorts of things, but nothing like this. A man of his age, with such a high position-why would he go to such a place?"

From what they had observed, Gerald's visit to the gentlemen's retreat hadn't involved anything truly scandalous he had simply called for a few courtesans, had a drink, listened to some music, and perhaps enjoyed a bit of light touch.

Gerald had been Sigmund's teacher. Sigmund, who was known for his disdain for anything related to male attractions-so much so that it bordered on revulsion.

As Sigmund's mentor, Gerald had naturally assisted him in governing the kingdom after he ascended to the throne. Given the cautious and humble nature of the Quinton family in their earlier years, one would expect Gerald to share Sigmund's aversion to such things.

But now, in his later years, it was as if something had been lifted from him. He no longer cared, recklessly venturing into the gentlemen's retreat without a second thought.

Carissa sat down, picking up a sweet potato and tossing it between her hands. Isaac reached over, took it from her, and gently blew on it before rubbing it between his palms to peel it. He handed her the peeled potato.

It'll warm

The warmth and sweetness filled her mouth, and she blew on it a couple of

exchange, raised an eyebrow and glanced

shrugged nonchalantly. "It's nothing. I can peel one

potato between his fingers and began peeling it. After a moment, he

it. "I could've peeled it myself, but since you've done it, I'll

for you, just eat. Everyone can peel some potatoes, you know?" Isaac shot her a

senior guild member too, but he's not

member is afraid of you," Isaac remarked, wiping his hands. "He agrees with everything you say. After all, the entire Inferno Guild relies on your money." He turned to Carissa. "How's the

replied, already finishing half of it. She

Lord

About how it's hard

why he would risk going

strange?"

just to find a courtesan, yes, it's odd. But the Quinton family has no reason to associate with

then?" Violet retorted. "He did go looking

Carissa replied, "Everyone needs

of indulgence,

rutes for decades. Now that he's older and

is that tomorrow's New Year's Eve banquet at the palace. Lord Gerald should