Her Majestic Battle Cry

Chapter 1224

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Salvador leaned forward slightly, his gaze sharp with barely contained anger.

“Did I ever tell you that I wanted to shut down Gracewood Women’s Academy? The academy was Mom’s idea–it was meant to unite the noble families‘ women and be beneficial to me! Why would I want to shut it down?”

Kylie looked at him, bewildered. “But haven’t you always been displeased with Carissa’s growing closeness to the noble families?”

Salvador’s eyes narrowed as he stared at her, his words cutting and deliberate. “Are you saying you have no ability to replace Carissa?”

Kylie froze, her eyes widening in disbelief. “Your Majesty, are you suggesting that I lower myself to attend the academy? Or that I should curry favor with those noblewomen?”

She was the queen of Starhaven. How could she possibly step into such a role? And those noblewomen–why should she, as the queen, have to win them over? Shouldn’t they be the ones trying to win her favor?

Wasn’t this a complete reversal of proper order?

Salvador’s tone turned colder.

“The power

so. If the foundation below us

or showing favor. This helps them willingly bend their backs and become the steps beneath my feet. What makes you think everyone should bow to you unconditionally? Simply

into silence, unable

this. You simply refuse to consider what’s

to Thomas to draw military power to Connor’s

never my intention! I only thought General Farrell was a

yourself?” Salvador asked with a cold

you don’t trust me, then there’s nothing I can say to change that, Your

brows furrowed, clearly frustrated. “Sometimes, speaking with you is so exhausting. You seem to understand what I say and yet, at the same time, completely miss the point. You’re always trying

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Chapter 1224

wrong-

”

her lip, tears brimming in her eyes. “I am foolish and dull. Would it not be easier

at her, a mix of frustration and disdain flashing in his eyes. As queen, she ought to carry

you followed? Every time you act, you make mistakes. It would be better if you did nothing at all–focus on managing the harem and raising our children. Matters beyond the palace are beyond your capabilities, so stay

in his expression, and her heart ached. “If you wish.

I can do that. Tomorrow, I will summon them to the palace and have them send their

“Don’t bother. When it comes to strategy, intelligence, and execution, you can’t even compare to even half of Carissa. Yet, you resent her for earning the people’s favor. Do you think that simply bearing the title of queen entitles you to