Her Majestic Battle Cry

Her Majestic Battle Cry 782

Chapter 782

Norman stood up and gestured for Carissa to follow him to his study.

After taking a few steps, he turned back and asked, “Would it be alright if my eldest son came along?”

Carissa knew the duke was referring to Mikhail, whose nature she understood well. She was aware that he wasn’t as valued by Norman as his younger brothers

“That’s fine,” she replied.

Stunned, Mikhail hesitated. He knew his dad never favored him and thought him to be too mild and lacking passion. Norman always chose to discuss important manners with his third and fourth sons. But instead of calling Gareth this time, Norman had unexpectedly requested that Mikhail join the discussion.

In the study, Norman instructed his servants to light a candle with a calming scent. His temper often ran high, so this candle was a staple in his study. However, it wasn’t for his benefit today. He hoped the calming scent might help Carissa overlook the hour wait outside and the indignity of almost being splashed with water.

Once they were seated, Carissa got straight to the point, saying, “I’ll be direct with you, Lord Norman. I’ve already reported yesterday’s findings to the king. His Majesty has officially declared that all of Lord Henry’s concubines‘ daughters are victims. I only came here after he made that decision.”

to process this, then asked, “What

rose from his seat and bowed to Carissa. “Thank

calmly. “I didn’t do it for your family alone. The women are truly victims. Eleanor held Lady Cecilia’s mom’s life in her hands, and

given that the weapons and armor found in Harmony Palace closely matched those produced by the Ministry of Defense. If I had come to Oakspire Estate before reporting yesterday’s findings to His Majesty, every single person involved would have been considered an accomplice. That would implicate not just the

full weight of her actions. He gave Carissa a complex look, still unsure of her motives. What she described wasn’t the perspective of an ordinary woman. He couldn’t

help us? What

told you–I wasn’t helping you. I just don’t want to

to implicate as many people as

in the eye. “Do you remember what happened with the Earl of Gracehold’s family? When

Chapter 782

the National Examination Register and lost his position as

so she worked to

change, the new ruler will target them first to gain public favor. That’s

implicate every household connected to the daughters of Lord Henry’s concubines, I’d be falling right into her hands. Why would I let her win? Neither my household nor Prince Rafael’s household is in need of