Her Majestic Battle Cry
Her Majestic Battle Cry 1306

Chapter 1306

There was no morning court the following day. Salvador, who had not rested the previous night, gathered the officials to continue discussing the situation at the Southern Frontier.

No one could offer anything beyond the suggestion of his personal involvement in the campaign. The men recommended for command were, frankly, unsuitable.

Salvador was deeply worried and furious, and vented his frustration at them. “The court is full of capable people, yet no one is helpful when it matters! You all live off my support but never worry about my problems. What good are you?” n

The entire court, both civil and military officials, remained silent, feeling helpless.

What else could they offer? Salvador constantly urged the promotion of younger military officers, yet he never considered those already within the Hell Monarch Army or the Sinclair Army’s ranks. Instead, he had promoted Oliver, a man long absent from the battlefield. No one from Louis‘ group had even been considered.

Salvador’s eyes grew colder as he thought of Oliver, a man he had personally elevated. His fury flared even higher.

“Lord Klein!” he barked. “Take men to raid Silverstone Estate! As for Oliver’s family, lock them in the Astral Prison. Handle them as you see fit afterward.”

Anthony stepped forward and bowed. “I shall carry out your orders, Your Majesty!”

After receiving the order, Anthony left while everyone watched with envy. As the court ministers exchanged furtive glances, Salvador’s rage reached new heights. The silence was suffocating, until the doors were suddenly flung open.

Derek rushed in, breathless.

“Your Majesty,” he said, voice urgent, “Commander Sinclair requests an audience!”

Salvador was about to shout in anger, but he swallowed the words. His eyes shifted slightly, and he said, “Ask her what she wants. Tell her I’m in the middle of a meeting with the officials to discuss military matters.”

Salvador wanted Derek to find out if Carissa wanted to speak privately with him, or if she was willing to discuss it with the whole court.

Derek didn’t need to leave as he replied, “Commander Sinclair said she heard of the matter and has come to join the discussion with the other officials.”

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Salvador’s instincts told him Carissa was here to speak of Rafael’s whereabouts. But was this something she could reveal in front of all the court? Still, he knew her well enough she was clever, and he would see how she intended to twist the truth.

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“Let her in,” Salvador ordered.

Carissa walked in under the eager gaze of the officials. She kept her eyes straight ahead and knelt on one knee. “Greetings, Your Majesty.”

“Rise,” Salvador commanded, his eyes scanning her. She showed no trace of guilt, the same composure she had displayed when she had lied before.

Yet, Carissa didn’t stand. She remained kneeling, her voice strong as ever.

“Your Majesty, I have come to request permission for my husband, Prince Rafael, to join the Southern Frontier campaign. He is recovering at Meadow Ridge. After hearing of Mr. Prince’s desertion, he immediately sent word by carrier pigeon, asking me to seek your royal edict. Once he receives it, he will depart immediately.”

At her words, many people let out an unguarded sigh of relief.

Salvador fixed his gaze on her. The confidence in her words almost bordered on arrogance. But then he smiled, his laughter filling the space with unexpected warmth.

“As expected of my wonderful brother–the Hell Monarch of Starhaven! Come, prepare the edict!”

The speed with which the edict was prepared was swift. Within moments, it was placed in Carissa’s hands. She took it with a composed demeanor.

“I believe His Highness will not fail to fulfill your command, Your Majesty.”

The court exhaled in unison, a weight lifting from their shoulders. Even though the Hell Monarch was still recovering, his presence on the Southern Frontier would certainly rally the troops and stabilize the situation.

Salvador looked at Carissa and said, “Stay a moment, Commander Sinclair. I have a few things to discuss with you. The rest of you may leave.”

His feelings were complicated, but he was certainly relieved, even surprised that Rafael had truly gone to the Southern Frontier.

The court officials filed out, their once–tense faces now cleared of worry.

Derek remained by Salvador’s side, his mind still troubled by Salvador’s earlier

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musings. He couldn’t quite shake his unease

“You leave as well,” Salvador ordered.

“Yes, Your Majesty,” Derek said respectfully and exited the room.

The vast hall was now empty, save for Salvador and Carissa.

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“Carissa,” Salvador said softly, his expression warm as he called her name. “I must ask you to answer truthfully. Do not withhold anything from me.”

Carissa nodded. “Of course, Your Majesty, feel free to ask.”

“He never had any heart ailment, did he?” Salvador asked.

Carissa had no intention of hiding the truth. In fact, there was much she wished to reveal