Her Majestic Battle Cry

Her Majestic Battle Cry 783

Chapter 783

Carissa didn’t feel relieved even after leaving Onkspire Estate. She still needed to face the Quinton family. tomorrow. And beyond them, there was also Hayden, to whom Eleanor had also sent someone.

Carissa didn’t plan on bringing the Capital Guard to Hayden’s residence, Willowbrook Estate. Instead, she intended to visit him with Rafael in the evening and fill him in. After all, the elderly prince had returned to the capital alone, with all his descendants serving in far–off territories.

However, Salvador was still understandably cautious of him, especially since the person backing Eleanor remained unidentified. Without proof, the king would be wary of all his vassals.

That night, Rafael arrived at Willowbrook Estate with Carissa, carrying a gift to keep up appearances. The old prince certainly knew how to enjoy himself. After dinner, the household songstresses took turns performing for him, serenading him with music.

When Rafael and Carissa arrived, Hayden was reclining on a lounge chair, eyes closed, tapping a rhythm on the armrest as he listened. The songstress, her face veiled, played a string instrument as she sang. Her voice was as clear as a nightingale, sweet and Illting.

Her slender, fair fingers glided over the strings, each pluck and strum filling the room with pure, ethereal music, like streams flowing through high mountains. The music was enchanting, and it felt as if one’s troubles faded away after listening to it.

to the song from the doorway, fully captivated despite not knowing what piece was being played.

so late–hardly seems like you’re bringing good news,” Hayden greeted with a

in his hand with a grin. “Great–uncle, since when is a gift not good

greeted Hayden politely,

narrowed as he looked her over, a smile spreading across his lips. “Ah, here’s

Great–Uncle,” Carissa replied with a

Hayden said

servants streamed in, bringing coffee, pastries, sweets–anything they could possibly need. Having been on the move for hours, Rafael and Carissa happily took the opportunity to relax. They sipped their coffee and sampled the

to be in fine spirits. He glanced at Carissa as he said, “I asked Rafael to bring you here ages ago, yet it’s only now that you

your sharp eyes, Great–uncle. Yes, we’re here today because of the treason case. Eleanor sent someone to your estate.

or not makes little difference. Here, the only thing she can do is eat and drink to her heart’s content. She can’t

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