The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

The Swordswoman’s Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 418 Apathy from the Start

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Riley, looking awkward, shot Isolde a glare as she invited him to sit. “We can sit ourselves, Marquise,” he said dismissively, “As long as you manage your own affairs.”

Isolde didn’t bother responding to his rudeness. She simply stood aside, allowing Clark to speak.

Clark stepped forward, clasping his hands together in a formal greeting. “I asked you all here today to discuss the matter at hand, which has to do with family matters–matters that, as they say, a wise man may find hard to resolve. We don’t wish to escalate this to the courts, but my parents‘ coffins have been sitting outside for days, and yet they remain unburied. Last night, Isolde and I decided that we would move the coffins back to Argentum for burial. However, we still need to understand why my father is being denied the right to be buried in the ancestral grave. What crime did he commit that prevents him from entering the church and resting with his ancestors?”

Skylar spoke up, “I heard that the mountain where the family grave lies was originally bought by Prunella. How is it that a place she bought can’t be used for burial? Is this some kind of insult to the dead?”

Gage replied, “Skylar, I think you’re mistaken. We never said Geoffrey couldn’t be buried in the family grave. We already chose a burial site for him, but somehow, after the arrangements were made, they started saying it wasn’t suitable, asking for a new site. But once a place is chosen, how can we go back and choose another?”

Hassan remained silent, watching the exchange. He knew Riley stood with the Langley family, and as a local official, he wasn’t well–versed in matters concerning Argentum. But he knew that not offending Catherine’s people was key. However, with Oliver and Isolde standing here—one a general, the other a County Princess –it wasn’t wise to upset either of them. So, Hassan kept quiet, waiting to see how things unfolded.

Clark continued, “The plot that was chosen for my father’s burial was found to be unsuitable–it’s too loose and unstable for a proper grave. As a First–Rank Duke, my father deserves a tomb with the appropriate standards. That plot wouldn’t suffice, so we are choosing a better one. What is the issue with that?”

Gage responded, “Clark, you’re a dutiful son, and we all know that. But you have both a foster father and a biological father. You’ve been loyal to your foster father, but the one who caused the death of his legitimate mother–how can you justify that?”

Isolde, who had been listening with growing impatience, couldn’t tolerate this any longer. She stepped forward, her voice icy. “Causing the death of his legitimate mother? Who are you talking about? Explain yourself clearly.”

Gage snapped back, “Isn’t it obvious? Vance himself said it–your father caused Prudence’s death and prevented her from being buried in the ancestral grave. Such disrespect, such cruelty–what right does he have to choose a burial site?”

eyes flashed with fury. She strode toward Vance, grabbed him by the collar, and dragged

but with so many people around, he hadn’t expected her to act so boldly. He tried to pull away, glaring at her. “Let go of me! You and your father know full well what you’ve done. Do you need me to

know. But you’d better explain

attendance, frowned as he watched Isolde grab Vance. “As a woman, how

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one is perfect. My father had his faults, but right now, I’m asking

Vance. “You say Geoffrey caused Prudence’s death. Do you have proof of this? If you do, why not take

What exactly did Geoffrey do wrong? He was an imperial official in life, and even after his death, the King gave him a posthumous title. If you accuse him without evidence, you’re accusing a state official, an imperial servant. How many heads do you think you’ll

everyone knows what he did. The common people and even the palace are talking about it. Why would they speak of him like this if there were no truth to it? And

Riley, hoping for confirmation. Riley said nothing, neither nodding nor

cold. “She couldn’t be buried in the family grave because the King himself gave her a posthumous title. Do you know what that title was? Lady Serpent. If she hadn’t died, she might

the room. Everyone fell silent.

turned to Vance. “Is this

denied it. “No, there’s no truth to this.”

“It’s the King’s decree. Feel your head and see if it still feels secure, Vance.”

all lies–this is just a smear

campaign? Are you saying Geoffrey, who raised you, lied about his own mother’s death?”

turned to Riley. “Riley, you’re close to Catherine. You must know about matters in Argentum. Tell us. what really

title, but who it was for, we’re not sure. If it was

“Why? What does

clear evidence! The King was enraged, and even after she died, he gave her