Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1470 Carissa disliked the idea of involving her dad, especially since whatever Salvador had to say had nothing to do with him.

It seemed unnecessary to invoke Hector's loyalty to the kingdom, as if to pressure her into answering the coming question. But, of course, whether she liked it or not, her feelings were irrelevant in Salvador's

eyes.

Her expression remained composed as she said softly, "You may ask what you wish, Your Majesty. I will listen.

The sharp, biting pain that seemed to pierce his very bones caused Salvador to bypass the usual probing and go straight to the heart of the matter.

"You are the one who knows Rafael best. Do you think that if I die, he-should he become Regent- would kill the future young king and take the throne for himself?"

Carissa's heart sank, the fury rising in her chest like a firestorm. Rafael had survived the brutal battles of the Southern Frontier; he should not be subjected to such flagrant suspicion. Her protective instincts flared, and her tone became icy, her words rapid.

"Your Majesty, I've been married to Rafael for only three years. I hardly claim to know him better than anyone else. Surely, the person who knows him best is you-his elder brother. Do you believe he would do such a thing?"

"You need not be upset. My concern is for the future of Starhaven. As a court official, your duty

with my dad. Whatever I say, whatever I do, represents only myself. My dad died on the battlefield in the Southern Frontier,

furrowed in frustration. "Do you even know what you're saying?

You're not asking me a question you're already passing judgment. You could ask me, or Mr. Murray, or the six department heads. Words have power, Your Majesty, and with a single sentence, you can condemn someone. If you want him dead, it can be as simple as that. There's no need to

Salvador's fury erupted, his voice thick with anger. "Do you think I need to place a false charge on him? Just for daring to enter the Southern

"Then do it."

to remain composed. She wasn't the type to cry easily,

he didn't come

head for doing so. But he went anyway, and came back sick. Now, he has to take medicine and remedies daily, and his treatment has

learned of your illness and how you missed court sessions for days, he didn't sleep well for days because he didn't know how you were faring. In his heart, you're not just the king-you're

kill the future young king

that, then in your heart, you've already decided he deserves to die. Fine then! Do it. Kill him, and I'll die with him. Then you'll have no

say that! Quickly, beg