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Her Graceful War Song Chapter 1610
And yet, I knew well enough that Carissa held no affection for my brother. She chose to marry him only because she didn't wish to enter the palace and serve at my side.Since their hearts were not truly united as one, I thought to raise Carissa's standing by granting her command of the Mystic Army. In the eyes of others, the Mystic Army would still be in the hands of Carissa and Rafael's household, and it would seem like I had not stripped my brother of his power.At the time, it seemed a most clever arrangement.However, I failed to foresee that they would not always be distant from each other. Time nurtured affection, and through marriage's union, their interests too became one.I couldn't have known. The queen and I had never shared such closeness, nor had I ever given much thought to matters of marriage.But thankfully, though their affection deepened, they never bore any ambition to replace me.It was my own mistrust that led me astray.At first, I believed that though Cari
Her Graceful War Song Chapter 1609
But—!How could one person possess such determination and courage?Who could have imagined that, after I had refused to trust Carissa, she would take matters into her own hands and ride straight to the Southern Frontier to inform my brother?What an astonishing and unheard-of act it was!A woman, who had been divorced and left her home, dared to march into the Southern Frontier camp alone, with no attendants or guards. The boldness and bravery she displayed were unmatched in the entire court.Unlike me, my brother believed Carissa. He immediately began to gather soldiers and prepare for the united forces of Sandoria and Westhaven.I knew full well how dangerous the battlefield could be—there was no need to speak of the details.When the news came that the Southern Frontier had been reclaimed, I wept with joy.Then, my brother sent me a report, praising the soldiers for their efforts. Without a doubt, Carissa and her companions were the true heroes, and I would reward them accor
Her Graceful War Song Chapter 1608
When I, Salvador, ascended the throne, the campaign to reclaim the Southern Frontier had been ongoing for several years. Victory Pass was still unrestful, leaving the royal treasury depleted and many of the common folk displaced.As I donned the golden crown and sat upon the throne, I made a quiet vow to myself. Even if I couldn't be as wise as my great ancestors, I would never be a weak or ineffective ruler. I would reclaim the Southern Frontier, make Starhaven prosperous, and ensure the people lived in peace and happiness.Later, I realized that only someone who was either ignorant or extraordinarily capable would make such a grand promise.The Southern Frontier campaign ended in defeat, and the seven heroes of the Sinclair family perished on the battlefield.At first, both my father and I had hoped against hope. We believed that General Hector, with his wealth of battlefield experience and brave soldiers, would turn the tide.Unfortunately, supplies had not arrived in time, lea
Her Graceful War Song Chapter 1607
I had read the coroner's report in full. What Stephen described matched it almost exactly.When I questioned him further about other details of the case, every point lined up. Only after confirming this did I hand him over to the authorities at the Royal Citadel and ask Lord Klein to send men to retrieve the murder weapon.I believed the case was solved at last, that all my efforts and days of watching and waiting had not been in vain.But what I didn't see coming was that once we reached the Royal Citadel, Stephen suddenly changed his confession. He claimed he had only confessed under torture, that every word he had said was fed to him by me. He cried out that he had been wronged, insisting he was innocent. Worse still, he demanded they arrest me, calling me a thief and a liar.Then came more bad news.The Royal Citadel sent dozens of men to the place he had described, but no matter how they searched, they found neither the bloodstained clothes nor the murder weapon.Several day
Her Graceful War Song Chapter 1606
The men I had summoned worked quickly. By the time Stephen opened his eyes, the instruments of punishment had already been brought in. A brazier had been lit, with iron tongs resting in the flames, and a bloodstained whip cracked through the air with a sharp snap. It crackled and echoed loudly, sounding like thunder before a storm.Ultimately, Stephen had killed before, so his nerves were steady.Without so much as a blink, he said, "This is unlawful detention and interrogation—a capital offense. Do you not fear the law?"Some men were like that. They believed the law existed to bind others, but never themselves. He had broken the law without care, yet now tried to shield himself behind it.There was no point arguing with such a man. Words would only give him more chances to twist the truth. Instead, I took the red-hot tongs and pressed them to his arm. As the iron clamped down, his sleeve burned through at once, and his flesh sizzled beneath with a sickening hiss.A terrible scre
Her Graceful War Song Chapter 1605
I watched as Stephen continued to speak such cruel, cutting words. It was as though he was trying to push Rhea to take her own life, so he wouldn't need to do the deed himself."Your whole family is dead, and here you are, still alive, half-mad and useless. You're a disgrace, just like everyone else in your family. You dared to mock me for failing the examination? All of you deserve to die. Do you see that rope in the woodshed? Hang yourself with it. That way, you'll be reunited with your family."If you stay alive, they'll be trapped in the deepest hell. They'll burn every day, as well as have their tongues torn out and their hearts gouged. This is your punishment. This is the heavens' justice. Your whole family was wicked—always spreading lies and stirring up trouble. This is the price you pay. Evil people don't deserve to live."The more I listened, the more furious I became. The one who had done evil was him, yet here he was, twisting words and pretending he was the righteous on
Her Graceful War Song Chapter 1604
In the end, I had no choice but to keep watch in secret and follow Rhea closely.The person who murdered her entire family must have had a reason. Such cruelty—could it have been for love, hatred, or money? In any case, it must have been for something.Rhea was still alive. Would the killer truly walk away so easily? Was it possible that once things quieted down, he might return to finish the deed? It was a fair guess, though truth be told, I had no other lead to pursue.Mr. Salter had first arranged for an older woman to care for Rhea, but she feared all strangers. In the end, he had no choice but to ask the neighbors to occasionally look in on her and bring her food. Stephen's mother would come every other day to help bathe her and keep her clean.I noticed the Lane family still treated Rhea well, though Stephen himself had not visited. For one, he had returned to his studies at the academy. For another, he may still hold some resentment. After all, it was Rhea's accusation that
Her Graceful War Song Chapter 1603
Before I went to the Southern Frontier, I had no plan for my life, nor did I have clear goals or particular things I wanted to do. When we reclaimed the Southern Frontier and returned to the capital, the cheers of the people made me wonder whether it was a waste to let life pass by without a purpose.I began to think about the meaning of life.Following Cari's lead, I found myself involved in many things, from Skye Embroidery to Gracewood Women's Academy. I saw so many women whose lives had been filled with suffering; I knew I had the power to help them.I thought, perhaps, this was one of life's meanings. As it was only one possible meaning, that meant there could be more.This wasn't a boast, but I always had a strong dislike for evil. So, when I heard of murderers and those who were guilty of terrible crimes going free because of a lack of evidence, I was furious. I believed that anyone who took a life should pay with their own.At first, I didn't do anything extreme. I simply
Her Graceful War Song Chapter 1602
The orchids of Meadow Ridge had bloomed and faded.I couldn't help feeling somewhat resentful toward Cari. Did going home mean she had to abandon us too? Were all those years of friendship and shared memories worth nothing in the end?Thia also called Cari heartless. It was fine that she had left, but why hadn't she sent even a single letter?Gradually, we stopped speaking of her altogether. It was as if by not mentioning her, we were punishing her in some way.We had made a pact. When Cari returned to Meadow Ridge, none of us would visit her. We wouldn't speak to her, and even if she sent a letter, we wouldn't read it.Days passed, and our martial arts skills grew stronger. It seemed we had all agreed that so long as we didn't die, we would practice until we could do no more.Though we didn't speak of it, I knew that deep down, we all thought the same. Cari was no longer Cari. Isaac had told us that after Sage Everett sent her down the mountain, she hadn't smiled once. She alway
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