The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 274

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.

Zloimond campaign,

“Where did

replied, “Your Majesty, this month coincides with the officials‘ evaluation period.

at the military camp evaluating officers, I heard soldiers mention that Geoffrey had appeared on the battlefield. I questioned 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. If he is innocent, why did he not return

knows about this?” the

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Harper

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only came to report it today. During that time, you did not tell anyone?” the King

had discussed this with his father.

was his father’s idea to come to the palace and file a

had said that since the King was investigating Kamari’s conspirators, reporting such matters would be meritorious. It was well known

possibility was that he had gone to

he could not say this in

head.

to him, his sister, Layla, had already mentioned during lunch that Geoffrey and Isolde had

folk while out purchasing supplies. After Layla left, the King sent someone to investigate and learned that Margaret had entered the palace earlier today.

matters were supposed to be highly confidential. How could the common folk know about it? And how did Margaret find out?

had thought that Pablo had informed Margaret and was

complaint, the King suspected that Harper had informed Margaret, who

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

anyone, so how did Layla know?” the

know? I… I did not enter the palace. I do not

me tell you. Early this morning, your sister Margaret entered the palace to visit Layla. Layla

she said matches your account exactly

He cursed inwardly, wondering how Layla could have known about this.

did not inform Layla or Margaret. Please investigate

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