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?”

in harshly. “You said it yourself! Don’t you dare deny it now.”

her tone. “How strange–I don’t seem to recall saying any

rose gracefully, still cradling Leonis, and walked toward Constable Harmon. Her unsettling, ghost–like gaze fixed on him. “Lord Harmon, do you truly not

you before, my lady. How would I know you?” “Never seen me, have you?” Isolde murmured, absently stroking Leonis’s head. “Leonis, do

fixing on Lord Harmon with a menacing stare, as though waiting for

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

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and the household to join him as they stepped out to

Aveline descended from her carriage, flanked by the head of High Court, his wife, and Lord Vargas, who stood respectfully

Highness, Geoffrey

Duke of Blackmoor!” Princess Aveline

greeted

chest tightened. What

darting toward Matilda. She moved to spirit Isolde away,

incense table had to be set up. Thus, Geoffrey had no choice but to first invite the

a glance at Lord Harmon

was prepared to comply, but the Lord

Edict in hand, and ascended the stone steps. The gathered crowd fell to their knees.

she is hereby rewarded with 5,000 thalers in gold. She is to present herself at court on an appointed day to offer her

thunder upon the assembly.

though struck by lightning. He forgot even the words of gratitude, staring blankly as the

She saved Lord Theodric? Was he truly at Wolf Mountain?