Her Majestic Battle Cry

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Once the investigation into the gentlemen’s retreat was concluded, Carissa personally entered the palace to deliver her report.

She was unaware that Kylie had lodged a complaint against her, intending only to report on the matter at hand before visiting Victoria.

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When Salvador heard that martial–trained Sandorian spies had been hiding within the gentlemen’s retreat, he was visibly shocked. His expression immediately grew serious.

Carissa refrained from mentioning Gerald’s frequent visits to the gentlemen’s retreat. The investigation had made it clear that Gerald’s visits were purely for leisure, and he deliberately concealed his identity. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have gone to such lengths to disguise himself in that ridiculous manner.

From what she overheard, Gerald’s conversations revolved solely around frivolities, with no mention of court affairs or suspicious behavior. Thus, there was no basis to suspect any breach of security.

Claire, who had eavesdropped on the courtesans‘ private discussions, noted that they referred to Gerald as “the old ghost” behind his back. They spoke of him with disdain, complaining about his frequent visits. If not for his generous tips, it was unlikely anyone would have

entertained him at all.

Since it was clearly a matter of personal indulgence, Carissa saw no reason to report it. Moreover, it appeared Gerald hadn’t recognized that some of the courtesans were Sandorian. The Sandorians had been deliberate in their selections, choosing men with striking features that suggested an exotic allure without fully embodying Sandorian traits.

children born of unions between the people in the Southern Frontier and Sandorians. Strictly speaking, they were half Starhaven by

been reclaimed in the past two years. These people have been hiding in the capital for four or five years,

smuggled into the capital when Eleanor was still around, disguised as merchants traveling with trade caravans,” Carissa

The gentlemen’s retreats were established under her orders because it was exceptionally profitable.

that the Marquis of Glandale had a liking for young men. The reason he didn’t close the gentlemen’s retreats might

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“That may be part of the reason. However, based on my investigation, neither Eleanor nor Lord Schmitt knew that these Sandorian spies were

loose tongues of certain nobles over the years. However, they’ve struggled to transmit their findings back to Sandoria. This was

time,” Salvador said, anger flickering in his eyes. “Eavesdropping on the secrets of nobles? It

feel a bit awkward, but since it was

to my investigation, not many truly indulge in such

ordinary pleasures and wanted something more thrilling. For those who had reached a certain level of wealth and status, everyday indulgences were no longer

lay in the restrictions placed on officials. Although the court didn’t explicitly

particular, were wary of being caught in a compromising situation. After all, many frequented brothels–especially the idle, undisciplined scions of noble families. These young men were the most unpredictable, prone to reckless chatter

high entry fees,

face darkened with displeasure. “Do you have a list

hasn’t been ongoing for long, so we’ve only identified a few officials currently

from Goldencrest Palace? Salvador asked sharply, referring to those who had served him