Her Majestic Battle Cry

Chapter 1203

Chapter 1203

By the time Carissa returned to her residence, she had barely settled in before Violet arrived in a rush and pulled her aside.

“It’s about the academy,” Violet began, her expression tight with anger. “I fear this may be the work of the king and queen.”

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Carissa blinked, stunned. “The king and queen? Where did you hear this?”

“Kevin told me,” Violet explained. “He overheard the king reprimanding the queen, accusing her of acting recklessly. She defended herself, saying that the king disliked the academy too and that her actions were intended to alleviate his concerns–preventing you from winning over the noblewomen of the capital.”

The words struck Carissa like a blow, leaving her frozen as an icy chill swept through her.

Violet said, “You need to stay calm. You can’t let Kevin’s name be revealed. If anyone finds out he spoke of this, his future will be ruined.”

Carissa sank into a chair, her mind spinning. She had entertained bold speculations before, but never had she dared to point suspicion toward the king.

She had suspected Kylie, of course that much seemed plausible. But even then, it felt irrational.

a reckless way? The plan had been executed with care, but even so, anyone could foresee its flaws. What if the foreman hadn’t died? What if he had confided in

The king evidently didn’t like the academy either, but

upset about

disapproved of the strategy, not

to run errands, even sending him to Lunvale during the New Year. Now, Salvador was wary of her for being the headmistress of the academy and forming ties

was even harder for Carissa to accept was that Kylie had resorted to such methods

woman. There were so many innocent young women in the academy–what would have happened if Claire hadn’t been there? How many young women’s reputations could have been tarnished? Would some have had their clothes

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with such madness? Was it the same reason as Salvador’s- not wanting Carissa to associate with too

why not just come for her directly? Why harm

the purity of

had actually happened, how would those girls go on with their lives? She’s a woman herself–how could she do

was

and Gracewood Women’s Academy not for personal glory or wealth, but to give women like herself a chance to stand tall–to live without bowing to the crushing weight of patriarchal

a woman, Kylie should have advocated for and supported

she was the one

weren’t for Kevin’s position, I’d storm the palace and