Her Majestic Battle Cry

Chapter 1323

Violet smiled and muttered something about the dullness of it all, then checked in with Bun and Cynthia before leaving the estate.

She made her way straight to the Capital Guard headquarters, where she found Carissa waiting for her.

Carissa pulled her inside and asked, “Well? Did you find anything?”

Violet replied, “There’s movement at night–almost like patrols–but I never see anyone during the day. It’s as if they vanish the moment the sun rises. I checked most of the courtyards in Willowbrook Estate, and there was no sign of anyone living there. I even looked in the servants‘ quarters, and the number of beds matches what Chaya told me about the staff.”

Carissa thought for a moment. “Could there be hidden passageways or secret rooms? The curfew is in place now. No one’s supposed to be out after nightfall. If what you heard is true, then these people must be living at Willowbrook Estate.”

“If there are hidden rooms, that’s another matter altogether,” Violet said. Then, remembering what Bun had found in the kitchen, she added, “The kitchen is preparing food for over a hundred people every day.”

Carissa’s eyes brightened. “Then we just need to keep an eye on where these meals are being sent, and we’ll know, right?”

“That’s a good idea,” Violet replied, feeling a bit foolish for not thinking of it herself. “Bun should be keeping an eye on that now. He’s reliable these days.

Carissa smiled with pride. Everyone had grown up.

“Has there been anything odd with Prince Hayden or Chaya?”

five men were watching

11

in the servants‘ quarters?”

they live with the staff,” Violet replied. “Aside from them, I didn’t notice anything strange. As for Prince Hayden’s confidant, Sonny, I heard he’s been with him for years. He has no family left in the countryside, so he’s staying on to take care of Prince Hayden

also a new steward. His name is Gordon. He looks to be

worked with Prince Hayden for a long time. But this new steward doesn’t sound familiar.

thought for a moment. “I don’t think so. He seemed frail, and his hands were shaking. Chaya told me he’s treated like part of

background? How is it that he was able to step into the role of

1/2

*25 BONUS

Chapter 1333

Winona sent any news? What’s the situation with Nicholas now?

in his Bef and hasn’t left at all. Prince Yuvan did send a messenger with an invitation, but he didn’t go.”

looking in the wrong direction? If he were the mastermind, he should be running around by now,

off about Willowbrook Estate. If

such a good man, but I also know

shared her thoughts. Neither of them wanted to believe it,

out.

surprise as Ian relayed the report. “You’re saying Violet