Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1603

Before I went to the Southern Frontier, I had no plan for my life, nor did I have clear goals or particular things I wanted to do. When we reclaimed the Southern Frontier and returned to the capital, the cheers of the people made me wonder whether it was a waste to let life pass by without a purpose.

I began to think about the meaning of life.

Following Cari's lead, I found myself involved in many things, from Skye

Embroidery to Gracewood Women's Academy. I saw so many women whose lives had been filled with suffering; I knew I had the power to help them.

I thought, perhaps, this was one of life's meanings. As it was only one possible meaning, that meant there could be more.

This wasn't a boast, but I always had a strong dislike for evil. So, when I heard of murderers and those who were guilty of terrible crimes going free because of a lack of evidence, I was furious. I believed that anyone who took a life should pay with their own.

At first, I didn't do anything extreme. I simply followed the leads from the Royal Citadel and continued the investigation, handing over the evidence I gathered to them.

Then, I came across a special case—a massacre.

One victim survived, though she had been driven mad with fear. She identified the murderer, but because she was now considered insane, her testimony was not accepted. In her madness, she even pointed to the Royal Citadel's governor as the killer, as well as accused several others in court, claiming they were all trying to harm her.

This led to the release of the original suspect due to insufficient evidence.

was no weapon recovered or other witnesses. After the victim's erratic accusations, the man was completely cleared

when I first learned about this case, I also thought the suspect was wrongfully accused. He was the scholarly type-well-read in the classics and always helping neighbors, who all praised

officers to observe the suspect for some

"massacre" and "family annihilation" hung over her like a sword, forever pressing on her heart. She would never

was determined to find the murderer and bring

would handle the case with Claire, as it would be easier for us to investigate. I promised Cari that we would find

case, I realized just how difficult

no witnesses and no weapon. Plus, the relationships between the people involved were simple; no one seemed to have

as her family's

visited the neighbors to ask questions. The Lane and

always been on good terms. Whenever

to eat, they

each other. They also attended each

Rhea, they had grown up together and were very close. Both their

the only one left from her family, and had been driven mad. It was terribly sad that no

helping to care for her, so it was clear that the Brook family had a good relationship with

no progress. There were no clues and nothing

only to return to his academy or visit the bookshop. Occasionally, he would meet