Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1440

Once the speculation began to spread, some court officials encouraged Malcolm to approach Kylie for an answer.

If these rumors proved true, it would be a matter of great consequence!

The Hell Monarch was still embroiled in war at the Southern Frontier. If his wife was the subject of such rumors, how could he possibly remain focused on the battle?

Even Davis was deeply concerned. He sought out Malcolm personally and explained the serious implications.

"The Hell Monarch is fighting for his life out there. This could not come at a worse time. We cannot allow such a scandal to derail his efforts," Davis said.

After a brief pause, he added, "I hear Lord Wright intends to make an Oathbound Plea for His Majesty to clarify matters at court tomorrow."

An Oathbound Plea was when a court official made a desperate, unwavering petition to the king, sometimes at the risk of their own life or career.

"The situation hasn't even been investigated and they're already resorting to such an extreme move? Lord Wright can't be that reckless, can he?" asked Malcolm, startled.

Davis gave a wry smile. "He's forcing His Majesty's hand. If this continues, the rumors will reach the Southern Frontier and Victory Pass soon enough. If that happens, the damage will be irreparable!" Despite his personal flaws, Malcolm had the sense to recognize the gravity of the situation. He couldn't ignore the growing momentum behind these rumors.

What made matters more complicated was that this whole affair had started with Kylie sending someone to Hell Monarch Estate. If the king's intentions were truly behind it, the queen would certainly know. Malcolm knew he needed to speak with Kylie directly to clear up the matter.

orders. He decided he would have to go home and explain the situation to Marjorie, hoping she might be able

she had heard were the whispers of the common folk. Some claimed that Carissa was simply a jealous woman, while others quickly countered that the Hell Monarch

of ill repute and lacking in virtue. They believed it was her infamous character that led to Carissa's rejection, suggesting that had it been another noble lady, the match might have

thought Kylie was being underhanded. As a woman, she felt that the worst thing one could do

Salvador's will, Marjorie found it hard to believe. The king was not a man driven by weakness or lust. He would never be foolish enough to

Regardless, when she learned that Irvin was preparing to risk his life to make an Oathbound Plea at court, it was

been on the best terms lately, but the queen knew that she could not afford to alienate her mother.

taken aback when her mother asked about Janelle and whether Salvador's

tell me if anyone from the Earl of Southstead's family

thought for a moment, considering the rumors she had heard,

"There hasn't

of Southstead's family weren't so

anything been said about

share a deep and loving marriage. They said it was best for His Highness to not have a secondary wife disrupting their relationship. Most of the criticism is directed to Lady Xavier," Marjorie

this happen?"

His Majesty's will? Does he want to give the Hell

was all Marjorie cared about. Gossip could be dealt with, but if Irvin made an Oathbound Plea, things would

was calling Carissa jealous. Hearing