The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 24 King’s Edict

Geoffrey hesitated briefly but said nothing, allowing Matilda to send word to the High Court of Parliament.

“You need to learn your lesson, Geoffrey said icily.

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At this, the butler let out a quiet breath of relief. What He feared most was Geoffrey relenting. If Geoffrey had intervened, he might still report the matter, but heil surely lose his position afterward.

He cast a venomous glare at Isolde. That wretched girl he had never expected her to be so vicious. She had sliced off his ears, leaving him disfigured for life.

Killing her wouldn’t be too much of a punishment. And once she was locked away in the dungeons, he thought with grim satisfaction, death would seem a mercy she could never reach.

Before the constables arrived, Geoffrey ordered Pear Blossom Courtyard sealed off entirely.

Isolde sat calmly on the stone steps of the corridor, Leonis in her arms. Her fingers ran absently through the car’s sleek fur. her expression unreadable..

Geoffrey, though trying to suppress it, felt a twinge of unease beneath his fury. His title was not hereditary, and it had been years since he had achieved anything worthy of the crown’s notice.

Should the wrong attention fall on his house, his rank could easily be stripped away.

And now this scandal. It was a disgrace. If someone accused him of failing to control his household, any dream of advancement would be shattered. The thought that this rebellious girl could destroy his future ignited his anger anew.

The High Court sent Lord Harmon, who entered with two officers trailing behind. Upon arrival, he bowed respectfully to Geoffrey before turning his sharp gaze toward Isolde.

“Is this Lady Isolde?” he asked formally. “Your family reported that you assaulted the butler. Is this true?”

Isolde looked up slowly, her gaze sharp and unwavering. “Who claims so?”

voice cut in harshly. “You said it

in her tone. “How strange–I don’t seem to recall saying any such thing. Are you accusing

Harmon. Her unsettling, ghost–like gaze fixed on him.

Harmon frowned, startled. I’ve never set eyes on you before, my lady. How would I know you?” “Never seen me, have you?” Isolde murmured, absently stroking Leonis’s head. “Leonis, do you know him?”

fixing on Lord Harmon with a menacing stare, as though waiting for Isolde’s silent

voice firm “Lady Isolde, I’m here on court business. You are to accompany

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his robes, summoning Matilda and the household to join him as

of High Court, his wife, and Lord Vargas, who stood respectfully beside

Your Highness, Geoffrey said, bowing

Aveline replied, offering a faint

Lord Vargas greeted warmly,

Vargas, Geoffrey replied, though his chest tightened. What decree could

toward Matilda. She moved to spirit Isolde away, but

an incense table had to be set up. Thus, Geoffrey had no choice but

cast a glance at Lord Harmon and said quietly.

the Lord Chamberlain interjected, “The edict also concerns Isolde Langley.”

ascended the stone steps. The gathered crowd fell to their knees.

the King: Isolde Langley, daughter of the Estate of Blackmoor, is commended for her gallant service in rescuing Lord Theodric and quelling the mountain brigands. For her deeds, she is hereby rewarded with 5,000 thalers in gold. She is to present herself at court on an appointed day to offer her gratitude.” “Geoffrey Langley, Duke of Blackmoor, is recognized for his wisdom in raising such a daughter and for his past loyalty to the realm. He is thus elevated to the rank

proclamation fell like thunder upon

of gratitude, staring blankly as

face turned deathly pale. That wretched girl? She saved Lord Theodric? Was