Her Majestic Battle Cry

Her Majestic Battle Cry Chapter 225

Chapter 225

With the silver she obtained from Helen, Eleanor distributed some to continue fueling the gossip in the taverns and coffeehouses, exaggerating Carissa’s supposed failure to observe her duties toward her family.

Carissa remained silent. She even closed the doors to Northwatch Estate and refused to make any public response, which satisfied Eleanor. Eleanor thought Carissa must be scared of the public outcry, and reveled in the victory.

Eleanor believed that Carissa going against her was like trying to fight a rock with an egg–completely futile.

Riding on her success, Eleanor entered the palace to see Salvador. She argued that Rafael’s marriage to Carissa was laying a hidden danger to his throne. For the stability of the kingdom and its people, she suggested that Carissa’s entry into Rafael’s household should be prevented.

She expected Salvador to ponder her words seriously. To her surprise, he responded with a cold and stern expression.

“Aunt Eleanor, what are you saying? Both my brother and Carissa are military commanders who have devoted themselves to defending the Southern Frontier and our kingdom. They have shown loyalty to both me and the court. Moreover, my brother and I have been close since childhood. He would never harbor any ulterior motives. Please do not make baseless accusations.”

Eleanor was taken aback, then quickly adopted her authoritative tone as his aunt and

elder relative.

“You are being foolish. Can human hearts ever be absolutely trusted? Are there not countless instances of royal family members turning against each other? If you’re so naive to believe in him, he might exploit your trust for malevolent purposes.”

and placed

quickly raised his brows in alarm

remarks spread, the court might accuse you of sowing discord between the king and the Hell Monarch, which would be detrimental to you and harmful to

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the king and his ministers is good. Furthermore, the marriage between Prince Rafael and Lady Sinclair is already confirmed. If the king were to issue an edict to break this engagement,

looked at the malachite ring on the desk. She furrowed her brows. While she disregarded Derek’s concerns, she noted Salvador’s attitude. He seemed completely dismissive of her warnings, and

was a gift from the late king, and it was a sign of displeasure whenever it was removed and placed on

a deep sigh, Eleanor decided to retreat, “Your Majesty, I only wish what is best for

and properties as gifts for my brother’s wedding, Aunt Eleanor. I’m sure both my brother

“It is

replied indifferently, “Indeed, it’s not appropriate for you to visit the palace frequently, especially not my study. Even if I were the most foolish of kings, I have the entire court to

in shock, her face alternating between pale and flushed with anger. It took a moment for her to regain her

without a word. Her anger seemed to radiate around

Eleanor has always been headstrong and domineering.

is not a serious matter if an aunt calls her nephew foolish. There

head. “You’re

a king, allowing someone to chastise him