The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 379

e Swordswomanis Revenge Story after Debarth

Chapter 379 She Still Thought of Him

Allan froze. “Wait.”

He turned to Isolde, his voice low and tense. “This is no time for reckless defiance. Disobeying an imperial decree is a crime punishable by death. Take the decree Go and perform the rites”

Isolde met his gaze, her expression unwavering “Grandfather, I cannot comply. Forgive me. But I take full responsibility for my actions–I will not implicate the Valen family”

Arthur smirked coldly and looked to Doug Doug, you’ve witnessed this with your own eyes. She openly defies the decree.

Doug’s voice was icy. Then take her. Enough with the posturing”

“Doug!” Allan shot him a look, then turned to Pablo. “Pablo, why are you just standing there? You should talk

some sense into her!”

Pablo’s voice was calm but firm. “Father, Isolde has her reasons for refusing “

“And what reasons could possibly justify this level of defiance?” Allan was growing agitated. What could drive her to such extremes, so much so that even Pablo, usually level–headed, was standing by her side?

“Seize her, Arthur commanded with a flick of his wrist, his tone icy.

The imperial guards, who had accompanied the decree, stepped forward. Having witnessed Isolde’s refusal firsthand, they moved to apprehend her.

“You will not take her,” Hattie and Hazel stepped in front of Isolde, blocking the guards.

Isolde’s face hardened. “Stand down.”

protested. Isolde could not be thrown

you no longer obey me?”

they refuse, I’ll have them taken as

“Then do

snapped. “Take us

and he was about to give the order when a blur of white streaked through the courtyard as a horse galloped in at full speed. The rider yanked the reins hard, the steed skidding to a halt just inches from Arthur, its head nearly knocking him over. Arthur stumbled

one fierce motion, his voice thundering across the courtyard. “You brazen scoundrel! How dare you lay hands on

exploded through his face as his vision went black, his

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for laying hands on my wife and disgracing an

react, Oliver seized him by the arm

fury, he might say something rash and end up facing charges himself. She quickly

and stopped them. Enough, Oliver. You can settle this later.

carried an unmistakable warning.

that his anger would do nothing to help Isolde. Taking another swing at Arthur had felt satisfying, but it wouldn’t change

he turned to Arthur. “Fine. But let me speak with her

there will be no crime to charge her with! Guards, seize

so boldly today. But the King only sent you to deliver

eyes narrowed. “She has defied the

she still refuses afterward, then take her.” Doug’s gaze was sharp.

scoffed. “And give her a chance to

her execution? Your plan was too simple. If she flees, then you can demand an even harsher punishment. Go ahead. Let’s see if she

his jaw, prepared to argue again, but Allan suddenly stepped forward. “Gentlemen, allow Oliver a moment to speak with her. Surely, a brief conversation will not

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