The Swordswoman’s Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 274 Harper Complaints

Doug and Kolton, who were standing nearby, felt slightly reassured upon hearing the King’s words.

At the very least, the death penalty had been avoided.

Escaping the death penalty was already a form of leniency.

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As for whether Geoffrey could retain his official position and title, that was secondary. The most important thing was that his life had been spared.

However, before they could fully relax, a eunuch announced from outside that Minister Harper was requesting an audience.

Harper was the Minister of Personnel, the younger brother of Layla,

The King summoned him inside.

Yang baron strode in and knelt on one knee. “Honor to meet you, Your Majesty!”

“Rise,” the King said, noticing Harper’s flushed face, which indicated he had rushed to the palace. Without waiting for Harper to speak, the King asked, “What urgent matter brings you here?”

Harper stood up and reported, “Your Majesty, I have received news that Geoffrey of the Inspector High Court of Parliament requested leave on the grounds of attending to his seriously ill mother. However, he secretly left Argentum to join the army heading to Zloimond. His intentions are suspicious. I implore Your Majesty to thoroughly investigate this matter. If Geoffrey colluded with Kamari, then the sacrifices made by our Northern Camp soldiers would be in vain.”

It was widely known in the court that Kamari had conspirators within Argentum. Geoffrey’s departure

without orders and in secret suggested ulterior motives. If he had no ill intentions, why would he act in such a manner?

Doug and Kolton, who had just begun to relax, felt their hearts tighten again.

It seemed that their worst fears were coming true.

Geoffrey’s journey to Zloimond was indeed a serious crime, but the gravest accusation would be that of

collusion.

court had achieved a great victory in the Zloimond

darkened. “Where did you hear this?”

Majesty, this month coincides with the officials‘ evaluation period. Geoffrey requested leave, and the Inspector High

several people and confirmed this. “I recalled that the army had returned to Argentum some time ago, and even Doug and Kolton had returned. Yet, Geoffrey has not.

from you, who else knows about this?” the King asked sternly.

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Harper

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to report it today.

In truth, he had discussed this with his

his father’s idea to come to the palace

It was well known that Geoffrey and

that he had gone to

not say this in front of the

hesitation, he shook his head. “Your Majesty, I did

already mentioned during lunch that Geoffrey and Isolde had both contributed

common folk while out purchasing supplies. After Layla left, the

to be highly confidential. How could the common

had informed Margaret and was

with Harper rushing to file a complaint, the King suspected that Harper had informed

King detested collusion between the court and the inner palace. Now that the three siblings–Harper. Margaret, and Layla–had orchestrated this charade, the

anyone, so how did Layla know?” the

not enter the palace. I do not know

sister Margaret entered the palace to visit

said matches your

Harper heard this, his legs went weak. He cursed inwardly, wondering how

did not inform Layla or Margaret. Please investigate this thoroughly!” Harper

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