The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 167 The Star of Doom Strikes.

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Geoffrey led Clark out into the courtyard, where the lanterns burned bright, casting a cold, pale light over Clark’s face.

“Should I speak to Luka for you about the leave request?” Geoffrey asked.

Clark paused, staring at his father, then replied, “Do you think I should take leave, Father?”

“Of course,” Geoffrey answered, his voice firm. “It’s only right for you to come back and care for your grandmother.”

Clark hesitated before speaking. “But I’ve been working on the Annals of the Eryndral Empire with the editors. If I take leave, Luka will likely assign someone else to take my place.”

Geoffrey blinked in surprise. “He’s just started, and already he’s been promoted to work on the Annals of the Eryndral Empire? That’s quite a promising future…” He trailed off, his thoughts lingering on Clark’s future.

“So, you don’t want to come back and care for your grandmother?” Geoffrey asked after a pause.

“No, that’s not it,” Clark answered, looking conflicted. I just… during the day, you, Vance, Priscilla, and the servants will be here. I can try to return earlier in the evening, and sleep in grandmother’s room. How does that sound?”

Geoffrey thought for a moment. “That’s a good idea. But it will be exhausting for you.”

“It’s no trouble,” Clark replied, a hint of hope flickering in his eyes. “Father, can you talk to grandmother about it?”

Geoffrey nodded. “Alright, I’ll speak to her. Being part of the Annals of the Eryndral Empire is a great honor. I’m proud of you, Clark.”

However, when Geoffrey entered Prudence’s room and explained the situation, she broke down into hysterical sobs, gasping for breath between her tears. “I just wanted to secure a good reputation for Clark,” she cried, “but he doesn’t appreciate it! I’ve tried so hard, but he doesn’t care!”

calm her down. “Mother, please, don’t cry. Clark will take the

stiff smile. “Grandmother, don’t worry. I’ll go to the library tomorrow and request leave.”

those words, he slowly backed out of

the chilly courtyard, the crisp autumn wind hit him,

his feet, he made his way to

his downcast expression, immediately understood something was wrong. She didn’t care much for reputation, but for someone in the political

have no choice but to do this, don’t

167 The Star

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with its own unique customs. Some people spend their whole lives in the place where they were born, and others leave to seek their fortune elsewhere. Some return in glory, while others die far from home. Everyone seems like just another face in the crowd, but

working on the Annals of the Eryndral Empire, researching the lives of exceptional people. It’s such

one for grand ambitions, but she had a deep respect

to ride on the battlefield, to drive out invaders and defend the homeland. But in one of their rare conversations from the past, he had mentioned that if there were no more wars, he would

at her

the silence. There will be other opportunities. If you’re part of the Annals of the Eryndral Empire now, just imagine what you could do next. You’ll create

can only try to look at it that way,” he replied, though

Library and asked for leave, citing his grandmother’s illness. Luka was shocked, but after hearing the details, he fell silent

the section on the customs of the provinces in

that,” Luka said. “I’ll have someone cover your position.”

of melancholy. “Alright,” he

her illness, continued to sell off her shops and estates. Vance and Priscilla kept bringing new contracts for her to

him to come to help

swelling more each

Xavier stepped outside to meet Geoffrey. His face

there’s something I have to tell