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?”

“You said it yourself! Don’t you dare deny it

edge in her tone. “How strange–I don’t seem

rose gracefully, still cradling Leonis, and walked toward Constable Harmon. Her unsettling, ghost–like gaze fixed on him. “Lord Harmon,

before, my lady. How would I know you?” “Never seen me,

lifted its head, its green eyes fixing on Lord Harmon with a menacing stare, as though waiting for Isolde’s

Harmon’s face remained impassive, his voice firm “Lady Isolde, I’m here on court business. You are to

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frozen in shock.

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household to join him as

the gates, Princess Aveline descended from her carriage, flanked by the head of High Court, his wife, and

Geoffrey said, bowing low.

Princess Aveline

Lord Vargas greeted warmly, stepping

chest tightened.

hurriedly, his gaze darting toward Matilda. She moved to spirit Isolde away, but Lord Vargas

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

moment, he cast a glance at Lord Harmon and said

was prepared to comply, but the Lord Chamberlain interjected, “The edict also concerns Isolde

forward, the King’s Edict in hand, and ascended the stone

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

proclamation fell like thunder upon the assembly.

by lightning. He forgot even the words of gratitude, staring blankly as the weight of the decree settled

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