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?!"

right. Once he dies, our family will finally be free. As long as he lives, we'll be under scrutiny. Once he's gone, people will start to celebrate his accomplishments. In time, they'll forget

out of your mind? This is

a way of freeing our family. Being devoted is about following 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 enemy of the Hell Monarch's household. Carissa may have done things I don't

or not, our family has already crossed paths with the Hell Monarch's household. We may try to walk the righteous path, but

unite and help Connor secure fis place as Crown Prince. After a

has already shown 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 will never

remained unmoved, Kylie's frustration

on his own. You've worked to strategize for

to sort out his thoughts. He repeated

Connor or our family. Bringing Carissa to see your grandfather won't benefit us, either. If our two families become enemies because of this, it will be

felt a pang of disappointment in her

passes, there's no turning back. We don't want to wage war with

Grandfather, she should have spoken up for King Sigmund's sake. Now, Grandfather specifically wants to see her, and I happen to be here. I'll summon

in front of