The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 206 Mystic Palace

+ Pearls

Sadie gave Isolde’s hand a reassuring pat. “Look, all I can say is, he’s still alive. Just hang in there. He should be okay.”

When Isolde heard that, a tight knot formed in her stomach. She knew this wasn’t a good sign. She fought to keep her emotions in check and asked, her voice steady but laced with concern, “What’s his condition now?”

Sadie shrugged slightly, her face unreadable. “I don’t know. All I can tell you is that he’s still breathing”

It was something, at least. He was alive. That was all she could hold on to for now. Whether he’d be the same, though… She wasn’t sure she could handle that thought.

Isolde turned slowly and walked ahead, her thoughts spiraling. He has always been the one who lived for battle, the one who thrived on the frontlines.

But if he couldn’t even stand, what future will he have? What if he lost a limb? Or worse…

Her mind raced through all the possible outcomes. She tried, desperately, to cling to some hope, but the thought gnawed at her: if it wasn’t serious, he would’ve been back by now.

Earlier, Doug had said something about the Regent Bradley Clarke leaving. Could it be news from him? Maybe the Regent could help.

They reached the Violet Palace, where Queen Catherine resided. Sadie led Isolde inside to meet her.

Isolde took a deep breath, gathering her scattered thoughts, and followed Sadie in.

Inside, the palace was bustling with activity. Maids scurried around, some carrying trays of pastries, others -with tea. It was clear that there were already guests.

As they climbed the stone steps, a grey–haired matron greeted them with a warm smile. She nodded politely to Sadie before turning to Isolde. “Princess Isolde.”

Isolde returned the greeting, but her curiosity piqued. “Hi, ma’am.” How does this woman know me? I’ve never been here before.

The maid smiled and turned to Sadie. “Princess Sadie, you’ve finally arrived. The Queen Mother’s been asking for you. She said if you didn’t show up soon, she’d send someone to drag you here.”

Sadie chuckled softly. “How could I trouble the Queen Mother like that? I woke up early, but then Father had a little coughing fit, and Mother got all worried. She asked me to prepare some medicine, so that delayed me.

The maid raised an eyebrow, concerned. “Is the marquis alright?”

Sadie waved her hand dismissively. “Oh, he’s fine. It’s just the dry autumn air playing tricks on him. Mother’s just being overprotective.”

maid smiled knowingly. “Lady Rosemary really cares about on him.”

dressed women seated, accompanied by two young girls who looked uneasy, standing by

carved chair, was Queen Mother, Thelma. She wore

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pulled back into a neat ben,

her neck, each head

age, and gas denied

formidable

that, in her youth, Catherine had been even more striking though the years had been

kind

Greetings, Queen Mother May you have a Song

solde Langley?” Thelma’s voice was rough, yet

“Yes, Your

me,”

hesitated but slowly raised her head, keeping her gaze downward,

carefully, then nodded. “Hmmm, yes. You

how long is Isolde supposed to kneel like this? It’s the first

and you’r already looking out for your

ladies around them burst into laughter.

princess might be embarrassed, but her expression barely flickered before she let out

woman, Isolde thought

urging, Isolde and Sadie stepped outside the palace. Sadie turned to her and said, “Let’s take a little stroll I’m

her master had other plans and had instructed her to keep an eye on things. If Thelma was displeased, it might

go ahead. I’ll walk around and admire the flowers,

at her as she took

in a manor. How could I not appreciate flowers

this for a moment before saying, “Come with me to Queen Dowager’s palace. There are some rare flowers there. But… you can only look at the ones outside. She doesn’t like strangers poking around her

“How about I

“Come

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waiting for a reply, she

second, then