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.

didn't think it was something a woman like her would concern

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

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

pockets, only to realize he hadn't brought

back now. Someone from Hell Monarch Estate just sent word that Thia

Carissa stood up abruptly. "Really? Then, I'll... Oh, never mind. Go on ahead. After I report to His Majesty tomorrow,

them dearly. Violet dashed off like the wind, her excited voice echoing through the cold halls

to be delivered to the prison. It wasn't the finest coal, and

area and found Gerald and Cody huddled in a corner. Cody was fiercely guarding Gerald, making sure no one approached. His eyes

so it was impossible to read his expression. However, his rigid posture betrayed

fell silent when Carissa entered. Before her arrival, some had been asking when the Capital Guard would release them. But now, with the one in charge present, they dared not speak a word. Carissa glanced around and said, "The Capital Guard cannot provide meals for you. You may have your families send food. Also, if anyone needs to relieve themselves, raise your hand and someone will take you outside. Do not

she finished

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 money and we'll buy food

noble stepped forward, holding a silver ingot. His face was obscured, but his eyes, still visible, carried an air of arrogance. "Is this enough? If

probably thought

Guard headquarters was extorting