Her Majestic Battle Cry

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Inside, heavy breathing could be heard–panicked and unsteady.

Perhaps Gerald had never experienced such chaos in his entire life.

No matter how big the problem, he had always been able to handle it with ease.

But this? This was beyond his control.

The thought of dying here was mortifying enough, but the idea of his body being found in such a place was even worse–especially since, on the eve of the New Year, he had sternly scolded Carissa before leaving the palace.

“Come out!” Carissa shouted again, her voice sharp and commanding.

Two barefoot courtesans stepped out. The room was warm, heated by silver charcoal. Carpets cover the floor, making it easy to walk barefoot.

“Will you leave on your own, or must I escort you?” Carissa asked calmly.

The two courtesans hurried out, leaving Gerald behind the screen, trembling faintly.

grabbed the embroidered tablecloth from the tabletop and moved behind the screen, draping it over Gerald. Then, she seized his arm and said, “Let’s

face, Gerald stumbled as Carissa led him down the stairs. Though his head was lowered, he

had hidden behind the screen beforehand and hadn’t made any contact with her. But it seemed as though Carissa knew who he was, and she allowed him some dignity. As she pulled him downstairs, she didn’t use much force. Instead, she was careful

separate from

perhaps he could strike a deal with Carissa. Surely, with enough incentive, she would let

knew who he was. With his disguise, most people

quite a stir Many people gathered along the way to watch as the procession moved

way the cloths were torn, it was clear they had been ripped from

had already made arrangements with Matthew to have them

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with further decisions to be

detained were locked away in the Capital Guard headquarters‘

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to get in. It hadn’t been used in a long time and hadn’t been cleaned. As soon as they

The walls were cracked, with small holes letting in the

the usual dread. It was a fear that outstripped

companionship was normal. But in the eyes of