Her Majestic Battle Cry

Chaptér 1227

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.

between the people in the Southern Frontier and Sandorians. Strictly speaking, they were half Starhaven

Frontier had been under Sandoria’s control for so long and had only recently been reclaimed in the past two years. These people have been hiding in the capital for four or five years, which means their

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

be no more than a flesh trade. Moreover… The gentlemen’s retreats were established under her orders because it was exceptionally

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

Chapter 1227

Schmitt knew that

loose tongues of certain nobles over the years. However, they’ve struggled to transmit their findings back to Sandoria. This was revealed during our covert surveillance of their private conversations. Some of them have even proposed devising a plan to

this time,” Salvador said, anger flickering in his eyes. “Eavesdropping on the secrets of nobles? It seems my court has quite a few officials who enjoy visiting the

feel a bit awkward, but since it was an

truly indulge in such preferences. Most go out of curiosity,

they were bored of ordinary pleasures and wanted something more thrilling. For those who had reached a certain level

placed on officials. Although the court didn’t explicitly forbid visits to entertainment parlors, such activities were frowned

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

however, was different. It had strict standards, high entry fees, and

face darkened with displeasure. “Do you have a

for long, so we’ve only identified a few officials currently in office,” Carissa

asked sharply, referring to those who had served him