Her Majestic Battle Cry

Her Majestic Battle Cry Chapter 940

Chapter 940

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Icarus felt uneasy about the plan. Regardless of whether the Hell Monarch cared about his wife or not, this approach would never reveal anything useful. Not only was it pointless, it also carried significant risk.

“Mr. Stellwyn, I still believe this isn’t a good idea. They will suspect we are behind this,” said Icarus as he shook his head.

“What’s wrong with that?” Leroy’s eyes narrowed, a flicker of anger in his expression. “I want him to suspect us. If he truly wants war, this gives him a perfect excuse to ruin the negotiations and go straight to battle. If he doesn’t want war, he’ll pretend not to know and secretly rescue her. Either way, we’ll know his true intentions.”

“The problem is that it may start a war. Grand Princess Lisandra has said she wants to avoid war between the two kingdoms,” Icarus said carefully.

“That foolish woman is just like Liam, soft–hearted and indecisive,” Leroy scoffed, pulling out an edict from his robes and handing it to Icarus. “Take a look at this. This is the king’s true will.”

Under the dim light in the restroom, Icarus opened the edict, his brow furrowing as he read. Having served at court for years, he recognized the handwriting instantly. Edmund’s orders were clear. He demanded harsh terms, and if Starhaven didn’t agree, they were to leave immediately and formally declare war.

Icarus understood now. Edmund had originally wanted war, but had been persuaded by Lisandra to hold off.

edict was

widened. “So, you’re not really testing the Hell

was just an excuse. Edmund wanted war. Capturing Carissa was the equivalent of returning the favor–just like how Aurora had kidnapped

use the same tactic to make

Stellwyn, this still isn’t a good idea. After capturing Carissa, we can’t just

carus protested.

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send her to the back courtyard of Hartstone Estate. Someone there will take care of the rest. And you’ll

eyes

was most likely from Hartstone Estate. That man had arrived at

made up his mind to kidnap her. The preparations had been made, and Leroy hadn’t told Icarus until

it’s His Majesty’s command, I

Leroy whispered a

Icarus nodded. “Understood.”

and almost called out to them, but had vaguely heard them speaking in Westic,

banquet, Rafael and Carissa had already figured out what was going on as soon as

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