Her Majestic Battle Cry

Her Majestic Battle Cry Chapter 152

Chapter 152

As Carissa left Evergreen Palace, she bumped into Rafael.

He looked as though he was still suffering from a hangover, his complexion pale and unwell. He was still dressed in the battle–worn uniform he had worn upon returning to the capital the previous day, stained with blood and dirt.

The familiar scent of sweat from him lingered in the air as he leaned. against the red palace gate. His messy hair had been straightened out, and he now wore a gold crown. It seemed out of place with the battered uniform, making his appearance quite peculiar.

He cast a lazy glance her way, and the sunlight shone on his dark eyes, which did little to liven his demeanor.

Carissa stepped forward, and greeted him respectfully. “Your Highness, did you stay overnight in the palace?”

“Yes, I did.” Rafael nodded, giving her a cursory look. “You look quite elegant. You resemble a noble lady from the capital.”

Carissa smiled. “I am a noble lady from the capital.”

He looked taken aback for a moment, then nodded absently. “Why did the queen summon you to the palace?”

Carissa raised an eyebrow. “How did you know it was the queen. who summoned me?”

How did Rafael know?

met the empress

of the inside. details.” Carissa pondered briefly before

mentioned to you that he wishes to

to ask Rafael directly than to

widened, and he met her gaze. “Did

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and exasperated. “How could I agree? I have always regarded the king

brightened slightly, but before he could respond, she continued, “When I was younger, you and the king frequently visited my home to see my brothers. Naturally, I viewed you both as brothers. Though our statuses have changed, the affection I

momentarily

her sentiments to the king, Carissa nodded. “Yes, I’ve always

let go of the

the king your brother, or do you see

you, of

feelings clear to both Kylie and Rafael, so surely

you any further. I shall

her depart with

An older brother?

would

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