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.

a great victory in the Zloimond campaign, the Northern Camp had also

expression darkened. “Where

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

and even Doug and Kolton had returned. Yet, Geoffrey has not. If he is innocent, why did he not return with the others and instead chose to hide? After careful consideration, I became deeply

knows about this?” the King asked sternly.

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report it today. During that time,

hesitated. In truth, he had discussed

was his father’s idea to come to the palace

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

that he had gone to relay information to Kamari.

could not say this in front of

his head.

during lunch that Geoffrey

the King asked how she knew, she said that her cunuch had heard it from the common folk while out purchasing supplies. After Layla left, the King sent someone to investigate and learned that Margaret had entered the palace earlier

such matters were supposed to be highly confidential. How could the common folk know about

King had thought that Pablo had informed Margaret and was displeased that Pablo had not

suspected that

the three siblings–Harper. Margaret, and Layla–had orchestrated this charade,

you did not inform anyone, so how did Layla know?” the

knows? How could Layla know? I… I did not enter the palace. I do not know how

Early this morning, your sister Margaret entered the

she said matches

weak. He cursed inwardly,

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

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