The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 248 Good News

The next morning, the Queen Dowager arrived early, dressed in her court robes.

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The King met her in the rear hall and, as always, stepped forward to show his respect. The Queen Dowager acted as if nothing had ever been wrong between them.

They walked out together. The officials were shocked to see the Queen Dowager, who had not attended morning court for a long time. Everyone wondered what had happened.

After the officials finished bowing, the hall fell completely silent.

The Queen Dowager spoke in a clear voice, “Since I am here today, you must have guessed that something. important has happened. Indeed, there is an announcement I must make.”

As her gaze swept across the officials, they lowered their heads, feeling uneasy.

Suddenly, the King took the Queen Dowager’s hand and gave her a small smile.

The Queen Dowager was slightly stunned and looked at him.

However, the King quickly composed himself and said in a deep voice, “You may have heard rumors that three thousand soldiers from the North Camp were sent to Zloimond. But I believe none of you know why they were sent there or who leads them.”

This operation had been carried out in secret, and only a few people were aware of it. Even those who knew about the troop movement did not know their destination was Zloimond.

Hearing the King’s words, the officials were stunned.

The King, of course, knew this reaction was coming. He simply intended to continue speaking as planned.

“Three months ago, I received a secret report that Kamari, the Lord of Zloimond, was plotting rebellion. After thorough investigation, I sent General Oliver to Zloimond to gather intelligence. Once there, Oliver reported back that Kamari was secretly recruiting soldiers, stockpiling grain, and building a massive weapons depot. He was even using gunpowder to craft powerful weapons. Through covert investigations, Oliver confirmed Kamari’s treasonous intentions and sent word back to the capital. However, he was discovered. In an attempt to cover up his actions, Kamari tried to move the weapons from the depot. Oliver and his soldiers risked their lives to destroy the weapons. The depot was successfully blown up, but every soldier I sent perished. Only one managed to escape, severely wounded, and returned to deliver the final report, confirming the rebellion. Kamari is my cousin, bound to me by blood. Learning of his betrayal was deeply painful. I feared civil war in the Eryndral Empire and knew that some officials in Argentum were colluding with him. So, I did not deploy a grand army or name a renowned general. Instead, I secretly appointed Isolde as commander, Kolton as deputy commander, and Doug as overseer, leading three thousand soldiers to Zloimond. My intention was to persuade him to surrender, not to plunge the kingdom into chaos. Sending only three thousand soldiers was a gesture of goodwill. If Kamari surrendered, I would grant him mercy. But if he chose to slaughter my men, it would mean he had truly turned against the Royal Court. In that case, I would cast aside all brotherly ties and eradicate the traitor completely!”

The King’s words shocked the entire court.

Many had heard rumors that Kamari was ambitious.

had never made any obvious moves, it didn’t seem right to send troops

the King’s investigation was true and liver had destroyed the weapons dent the King could

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Isolde, a woman, with

This was suicide.

anger from the night before had completely disappeared. The King’s words filled her heart with warmth

they could, she swept her cold gaze over them and said, “The King consulted me on this matter, and I

those who were about to give long speeches.

never made a bad

veteran officials who did not fully respect her still stood up

said coldly, “I trust Isolde!”

were loyal to the King. Hearing

court meeting that could have turned into a fierce debate was resolved simply because the mother and son

as the court fell silent, the sound of hurried

and instinctively looked at the Queen Dowager.

remained calm, as if she was certain that the report

carrying a letter and a record book

Dowager

and unfolded the letter, reading it aloud to the court: “Your Majesty, I, Isolde Langley, report that the traitor Kamari Conway raised an army in defiance, seeking to overthrow our Eryndral Empire. Taking advantage of a hurricane striking Zloimond, I surrounded his estate. With the aid of the returning General Oliver Valois, we executed the traitor Kamari Conway, destroyed over ten thousand weapons, and confiscated the wealth of the Zloimond estate; 13.75 million taels of silver, along with countless treasures and antiques, all recorded in the

review.”

which the eunuch stepped forward to

was

his ears. Isolde…

seen as a major threat and didn’t know how to handle, was

dead and even returned to help

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up coursing through him. It had been years

with even his personal guards numbering five or six thousand. A woman leading only three thousand soldiers should not have