Her Majestic Battle Cry

Her Majestic Battle Cry Chapter 167

Chapter 167

Rafael had secluded himself, refusing visitors for several days. During this time, many would–be guests had come knocking. However, he was unwilling to see any of them.

When he left the palace, he put aside his usual cheerful demeanor with his elder brother.

Rafael understood the meaning behind the royal edict

The order was clear: Carissa must marry within three months, or she would have to enter the palace as a concubine. Salvador was forcing him to make a choice.

The jests and scoldings exchanged in the palace’s study weren’t just idle chatter; each word carried hidden intentions.

Whether Carissa entered the palace was of no real concern to Salvador. It was a matter of showcasing his power–whether to allow her to remain free or to summon her to the palace was just a matter of issuing an edict.

Years earlier, Salvador had known of Rafael’s feelings for Carissa. Before Rafael headed to the Southern Frontier battlefield, he had approached Melanie, asking her to delay Carissa’s marriage. He promised to present the victory in the Southern Frontier as a dowry.

Salvador was aware of this promise. Now that the conflict in the Southern Frontier was over, Salvador expected him to marry Carissa.

The facade of brotherly affection and respect was clear, at least on the surface. However, a crucial remark made in the palace’s study held a deeper meaning.

to any noble family could pose

at Rafael. If he wished to marry Carissa,

and cease

wary of him. When the situation in the Southern Frontier became dire, Salvador hesitated to send him and the

recapture the Southern Frontier as

weapons, and warm clothing were all in short supply. Despite their best efforts, Hector and his forces. had been

was only after Hector and his sons had sacrificed their lives that Salvador agreed to deploy Rafael and the Hell

Salvador not be wary of

Army was Rafael’s own creation. Before their father passed away, he had been granted the medal of command for

made up of soldiers from the Hell

could still mobilize them, which

of crown prince was decided early on, without any dissent. Salvador was indeed an exceptional heir apparent–he was well–versed in both civil and military matters, had been

being the king. While Salvador’s outward attitude remained unchanged and he showed Rafael continued

the past three

a break, the steward Luke said,

nodded slightly. “Set it down Where’s

“Mr. York and Deputy Ziegler have gone to the military camp. The king is rewarding the troops, and they

cups set down and dismissed the