Her Majestic Battle Cry
Her Majestic Battle Cry Chapter 962

Chapter 962

After seeing Zoey off, Carissa and Violet returned to the council hall.

Most matters had previously been discussed in the large study, but since Everett had arrived, he insisted that important matters be reported in the council hall. He would remain in the hall from morning until night, listening to everything that was brought before him.

Rafael hadn’t returned yet even though the negotiations had concluded hours ago. It was likely that he was still in discussion with the delegation about tomorrow’s talks.

Once Carissa finished reporting the day’s replaceings to Everett, he gave a conclusion everyone was already aware of.

“It’s a case of silencing witnesses–tracing the killer leads nowhere.”

Kyle spoke up, his voice thoughtful, “Sir, is it possible that Aurora never had to speak with the Westhaven people at all? That someone else already reached out to them and is just focusing all the blame on Dominic?”

́“But Harvey has already fled,” Carissa replied. “I doubt Leroy would trust him now.”

Kyle looked at her, his expression tense. “But what if it’s not Harvey and Leroy? Yes, it’s obvious that they were targeting you. However, that person has been planning for years, which indicates he has a complex mind. What if he was hiding some other plan that’s targeted at your grandfather?”

The analysis hit home, and Carissa had to admit there was a chance.

After all, Yuvan was a man who had been playing the long game.

Also, Aurora had likely been planning her escape for some time. She probably wanted to run, but the king had placed people to watch her movements, something she must have known. On top of that, after all the failed assassination attempts, she would have been terrified of leaving Valor Estate, fearing another attack.

So, she had stayed put, enduring in Valor Estate until the Ministry of Justice came for her. When they did, she called Barrett back, asking for his help to escape. But that plan had failed as well.

After being captured, her testimony focused solely on implicating Dominic, which was likely what someone had instructed her to do. This was her final chance to avoid the noose.

However, her hand was forced when the Ministry of Justice brought Barrett back to interrogate him. She couldn’t let Barrett get caught up in this. If she stuck with her story that Dominic was guilty, Barrett–being the general of the operation–would face even graver consequences. So, she changed her testimony, claiming that it was her own spontaneous decision to orchestrate the massacre of the villagers and murder of the

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prisoners.

It didn’t matter how capable Barrett was. Aurora had protected him because once she was taken by the Westhaven forces, he would be the only person she could rely on.

After some analysis, Violet raised a question, “I’m curious–why did Aurora think Barrett could rescue her with so many Westhaven guards watching?”

Everett turned to Carissa. “If your grandfather were taken by Westhaven, would you try to intercept them?”

“Yes!” Carissa answered without hesitation.

Everett nodded. “So, that was Aurora’s plan.”

Violet growled, clearly irritated. “That woman’s been hiding away in Blessed Haven, probably scheming all sorts of things. But Barrett actually speaking out–now that surprised me.”

Surprise aside, Violet’s disgust for him remained.

Barrett was always indecisive. He still had a bit of conscience, but his actions were always messy and unclear.

“Let’s see how the negotiations go. If Yuvan really has another hidden plan, it will slowly come to light in the next few days,” Kyle said.

Carissa nodded. “Alright. While Raf isn’t back yet, I’ll go visit Mother and Aunt Cindy.”

“Don’t let them replace out about your injury,” Violet reminded.

Carissa waved off the concern as she walked out. “It’s nothing, just a small scrape. They won’t notice.”

Everett watched her leave, letting out a soft sigh.

gaze The rare hint of concern in his eyes didn’t go unnoticed by Kyle. He quickly shifted his and said nothing, though moments later, Everett’s voice called out from outside, “Get the pot.”

Kyle was speechless.

At around nine in the evening, Rafael and Winona arrived almost simultaneously. 1

Winona had chosen to handle the task of intercepting Harvey’s wealth on her own, wanting to avoid Everett’s punishment. If she had successfully completed the task but still faced punishment, it wouldn’t make sense.

As they approached the council hall, she stopped in her tracks upon seeing Kyle, who was holding a pot over his head.

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What? Was there no logic to these punishments anymore?