Her Majestic Battle Cry

Chapter 1213

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Violet interjected from the side, “Actually, I think you like both men and women.‘

“Flattering as always, but I like neither. Thank you.” Isaac stretched lazily. “You two can keep roasting the sweet potatoes and chat.”

He stood up, his movements usually carefree. Sometimes he walked with a languid grace, other times, he took long strides. But now, feeling two eyes on his back, he straightened his posture, adopting a military stance as he walked out.

“By the way, Bun and Thia were supposed to come for the New Year. They sent a letter before, but we haven’t seen them yet, so they might not come after all,” Violet recalled, turning to Carissa.

“Will their mentor even let them leave for the New Year?” Carissa asked.

“They haven’t shown up, so it’s probably because their master won’t let them. Maybe they’ll come after the holiday,” Violet added, tending to the fire. The newly added silver–charcoal pieces began to glow, and the red embers slowly spread from the side. “When you said we were short on people, I sent them a message.

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“It would be wonderful if Thia could come,” Carissa said, resting her head on Violet’s shoulder. A weariness flashed across her face. “This year feels exhausting. I always feel like I’m running out of energy. Every day, when I wake up, there’s something new to deal with.”

Violet said, her voice filled

moment of thought. “Busy is good, though. At least it means

intrigued and asked, “What does it feel like to

Waiting for them is the hardest,” Carissa sighed, pressing her fingers to her temples. She tilted her head slightly, the line of her

into

involuntarily. “That’s so cheesy. can hardly

queen’s under house arrest. It’s obvious the issue with the academy was her doing. Ruining someone’s reputation, silencing them… The king will likely leave her in the cold for a while. Appointing the crown prince

“He only wants to get rid of anyone with rebellious

by her narrow lew to see things clearly. She keeps

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Chapter 1213

naming a crown prince is the most important thing,

her hands to warm them by the fire, her eyes flashing with anger. “Tool bad we can’t get revenge for what happened at the academy. She’s locked away in the

her,” Carissa sighed lightly. The difference between ideals and reality was stark. Even if they managed to sneak into the

It wasn’t worth it just to

does goes unpunished. Even if the king knows, all

stared at the glowing coals crackling in the fire. “Because the king doesn’t really

does it bother them so much