Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1311

Astral Prison was located within the Supreme Court, but was not under its jurisdiction. Those held there were typically the worst offenders, members of royal families, or influential officials.

Being sentenced to Astral Prison often spoke volumes about the severity of one's crime. Few were ever released unscathed.

Zoey could only hope for a sentence of exile. At least that might spare their lives. She had sent Cedric to train with Travis for this very reason-so that he might develop a strong enough body to endure the harsh journey to their place of exile, with hopes of returning to the capital once the pardon came.

As long as they survived, she had plans for the future.

On the other hand, Viola could hardly believe what had befallen her. She had been peacefully residing at the family's countryside villa when guards from the Royal Citadel arrived to take her away. She had been thrown into Astral Prison without explanation.

At first, she was in a daze. Only when Evelyn rushed to her, sobbing uncontrollably, did she ask, "What's happened? Why are we here?"

Evelyn was too overcome with emotion to reply coherently.

Viola looked around at her family, a growing unease settling in her chest. She raised her voice, "What's going on? They've brought me here without even telling me what I've done wrong! Where is Caspian? Where is Cedric?"

her face blank. "Caspian and Cedric are in a different section. They've separated the men

Viola's panic deepened. Was this some kind of disaster for the whole family? Was there no

hoarsely, "Your eldest brother fled in battle. His Majesty issued an order to imprison our entire family in the prison. The officials from the Royal Citadel

if struck by lightning. After a long pause, her lips trembled as she whispered, "But

no longer married to Mr. Warren?" "Either way, this has nothing to do with me!" Viola scrambled to push her mother away, grabbing the iron bars

"It wasn't a mistake. You're all

was guilty, they were guilty together. If innocent, they were

not the same!" Viola screamed, the

your breath, Viola. It's His Majesty's orders," Luna said, her voice trembling. She was

warned them not to

people in the dungeon. They were to stay calm, maintain hope, and conserve their strength. No matter how awful the food was,

hope only as long as

scene would only drain their strength and break

crying and shouting were in vain, Viola dropped to her knees, crawling over

if you don't care about us, you must care