The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 275 Venting Anger

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Geoffrey slowly raised his head, his eyes straining to look forward but not daring to meet the King’s gaze. His lips trembled, and the first words he spoke were choked with emotion. “I… I was afraid that my only daughter would die in Zloimond. I was selfish. There was no other reason. I deserve death. Please punish me, Your Majesty

Before the King could respond, Harper interjected recklessly, “You’re lying! How is Isolde your only daughter? You have another son and daughter born to you by Matilda.”

Speaking out of turn in front of the King was already a grave offense. After saying this, Harper quickly begged for forgiveness. “Your Majesty, I spoke out of turn. Please forgive me!”

The King’s eyes darkened with anger, but he ignored Harper for the moment and focused on Geoffrey. The King, too, found Harper’s question puzzling.

Geoffrey’s face was deathly pale. This was a family scandal, but he had no choice but to reveal it. “Your Majesty, in name. I have two sons and a daughter. One son is Clark, adopted from the second branch of the family. The other son and daughter… were actually born from my second wife’s affair. I was foolish and failed to discern the truth, blindly trusting Matilda’s words. “I neglected and mistreated Isolde, even blaming her for her mother’s death. I harbored resentment and wrongfully punished her several times, even resorting to family discipline. I am filled with remorse and fear that I can never make amends. When I learned that Isolde was leading troops to Zloimond, I was terrified she might come to harm and followed her there. I have betrayed Your Majesty’s trust and deserve death…

Geoffrey broke down in tears, unable to continue, and prostrated himself in guilt.

His remorse was palpable and moved those who heard it..

-The King had initially intended to go through the motions of questioning and punishing Geoffrey lightly.

However, seeing Geoffrey in such a state and hearing about his family’s disgrace, though awkward and uncomfortable, softened the King’s heart.

Isolde listened to these words without any change in her expression, though her eyes betrayed a mix of emotions. She kowtowed and said, “I beg Your Majesty for mercy!”

The King glanced at her, then back at Geoffrey, and said, “Enough. Considering your love for your daughter and your desire to make amends, and given that Isolde has accompanied you to plead for leniency, I will show mercy. “While the death penalty is waived, you cannot escape punishment. For abandoning your post and deceiving the throne, once you recover from your injuries, report to the North Camp to receive your punishment.”

Geoffrey could hardly believe that the King would show such leniency, even leaving his official position and title intact.

In his daze, he forgot to thank the King.

It was Kolton who reminded him, “Why aren’t you thanking His Majesty for his mercy?”

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feet, removed the thorny branches from his back, and

entered the sturdy, his voice

knew Harper–Margaret’s brother. It

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and Kolton accompanied them as they left the palace.

“Geoffrey. it’s a good thing you came to the palace to confess. Do you know that

broke out in a cold sweat and turned to look at Isolde. “Lady

faintly. “It’s

they exited the courtyard of the royal

little surprised to see him. “Why are you

and didn’t

settled?”

a punishment, Isolde said, looking at him. She knew he had come because he was worried and would have sought the Queen Mother’s help

Oliver said, seemingly indifferent. He walked over to Harlan. “Let

hesitated. “How could we

took Geoffrey’s hand, then bent down to carry him on his

seemed uncomfortable but couldn’t refuse. He whispered. Thank

watched as Oliver carried Geoffrey away, his steps steady. Tears welled

deep breath and asked Doug, “Doug, did Harper really accuse my father? How did he know?

coldly. “The Hanson family is about to face some

him