Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1234

Carissa cradled the cup in her hands, savoring the warmth. "Lord Malcolm, do you think you can offer me something that I can't achieve on my own?"

Malcolm was momentarily stunned, unsure of what she meant.

Carissa gave a faint smile. "You should return now. I'll be staying here tonight."

The cold had begun to fog Malcolm's thoughts, and he struggled to make sense of her words.

"Then, why not be direct and tell me what it is that you want?" he said.

"Nothing at all. I'm doing this for the sake of King Sigmund's reputation, nothing more. Not every situation requires a trade of interests. Oh, and by the way, the Capital Guard headquarters doesn't provide meals to those detained here. You can have someone bring food for Lord Gerald, or leave some money and we'll arrange for it ourselves," she replied, her tone sharpening slightly.

Malcolm stood, still confused by her actions.

Why was she doing this for the Quinton family? Though they weren't bitter enemies, there had always been tension between them. He couldn't understand why she would offer help so selflessly.

think it was something a

you have any suitable candidates for promotion to the court, perhaps below

I won't walk you out," Carissa cut him off

silent for a moment, genuinely unsure of what she meant. He searched his pockets, only to realize he hadn't brought any money. With a sigh, he muttered something about

as he was gone, Violet came rushing over, her face lit with excitement. "I'm heading back now. Someone from Hell Monarch Estate just sent word that Thia and Bun will be here by this evening. Since you'll be staying here tonight, I'll go

glowing with joy, Carissa stood up abruptly. "Really? Then, I'll... Oh, never mind. Go on ahead. After I report to His Majesty tomorrow, I'll return to the estate. Make sure to

her friends since returning to the capital after the battle, and she missed them dearly. Violet dashed off

coal to be delivered to the prison.

inspected the area and found Gerald and Cody huddled in a corner. Cody was fiercely guarding Gerald, making sure no one approached. His eyes were sharp, but when they met Carissa's gaze, he instinctively lowered his head,

to read his expression. However,

present, they dared not speak a word. Carissa glanced around and said, "The Capital Guard

finished speaking,

family to send food? Come here and tell me which family you're from, and we'll send someone to inform your household. If you prefer not to notify your family, you can pay us the

was

probably thought

Guard headquarters was extorting