Her Majestic Battle Cry

Her Majestic Battle Cry Chapter 999

Chapter 999

In the royal study, Salvador’s brows twitched with barely contained fury as he glared at Barrett, who was kneeling before him. His voice was icily cold.

“Resign? Have you really thought this through?”

Barrett lowered his head, his voice trembling. “Your Majesty, I am guilty. I have failed your expectations and the Sullivan family’s. I am ashamed before both.”

Salvador’s anger flared, a headache pounding behind his eyes. “If you know how much I’ve placed my hopes in you, then you should focus on doing your job well, not throwing a tantrum and resigning!”

Barrett bowed his head lower. “Your Majesty, I am not throwing a tantrum. I have come to realize my incompetence and inability to live up to the role of deputy commander of the Nightsteel Guard. I ask for your mercy and understanding.”

Even Derek couldn’t watch any longer.

To speak so much about guilt was to question the king’s judgment. Was that what Barrett was implying?

Salvador’s voice grew even colder, “Go reflect on your actions. Come back after a few days. Leave now.”

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Left with no choice, Barrett stood and replied, “Yes, Your Majesty.”

storm clouds. “Derek, go speak to him. If he feels guilty toward General Sullivan, he should not be resigning at this

something. Now that Salvador had spoken, Derek could no longer

“Deputy Commander Warren, wait!”

turned to face Derek. ”

family and the other officers? You’re a court official—if word gets out, people will think you were dismissed in disgrace. If you must resign, at least wait until this storm blows over. Otherwise, you’ll only bring more shame upon the Sullivan family.” Barrett froze. “My resignation has nothing to do with

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sharp. “Think about it. If you resign in shame, what are the Sullivan family’s generals supposed to do? Should they also

pang of realization hitting

not for yourself, then for others. Stop living like a burden

but dealing with someone so frustrating had pushed him to his limit. Some people weren’t evil, but their constant weakness and indecision made

a long moment before finally saying, “Thank you for your advice, Mr.

sunk in. “His Majesty told you to reflect,

an Eternal Knot. The pain in his chest tightened as he thought

Carissa.

been with him for years–since the night he married Carissa. He had been ordered to the front lines at Victory Pass immediately after the ceremony. Before leaving, he had untied one of the Eternal Knots and carried it

then, the knot in his hand felt warm, almost burning. Her heartfelt gaze as she bid him

only he could go back

“I truly regret it.”

steps were slow and heavy, as if he had a huge weight on his feet, and tears rolled down his

had another chance, I would cherish you.