Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1246

Tears streamed down Malcolm's face as he knelt before his dad. "Dad, His Majesty no longer favors our family. Why must you force me to offend Hell Monarch's household as well?"

"Then let me die," Gerald replied, his voice barely above a whisper. "If I die, you will all be free."

With those words, he closed his eyes again, his energy all but spent. The few words he managed to say drained him completely.

Kylie had long since harbored a deep hatred for Carissa. The Quinton family, once at the height of power, had been struck a devastating blow by her actions. It left them severely weakened and ruined their reputation.

As a result, Kylie was also implicated.

Once outside, she said to Malcolm, "Since it is Grandfather's wish, then let us call for her. It'd be best to summon Mr. Murray as well. At least then, we'll have a witness to see how she's the one who's driven Grandfather to his death."

Malcolm abruptly lifted his head. "What are you saying? Do you truly want to see your grandfather die? Is that what you want?!"

finally be free. As long as he lives, we'll be under scrutiny. Once he's gone, people will start

of your mind? This is just your grandfather's angry outburst! How can you take

his wishes. If he wants this, then as his descendants, we must comply. That's how we show our respect." Malcolm disagreed. "No! We don't need to make an

was livid "Dad, you're blind to the truth! Whether we intended it or not, our family has already crossed paths with the Hell Monarch's

manipulated. Right now, our family is suffering. The only way forward is to unite and help Connor secure fis place as Crown Prince. After a few more years of patience, we'll return to

they don't support Connor. The Hell Monarch and Lady Sylvia's dad, Lord Patrick, are too close. If he backs Lady Sylvia's son, our family

remained unmoved,

said it yourself-Connor lacks the talent to secure his future on his own. You've worked to

was now in a state of confusion and unable to sort out

no good for Connor or our family. Bringing Carissa to see your grandfather won't benefit us, either. If our two families

of disappointment in

back. We don't want to wage war with the Hell Monarch's household, but Carissa is at

it's not because of Grandfather, she should have spoken up for King Sigmund's sake. Now, Grandfather specifically wants to see her, and

in front of