NovelEnglishHer Majestic Battle Cry Chapter 884
Chapter 884
The announcement would be made after the New Year festivities, which meant that either a new leader for the
Crown Guard would be appointed or Barrett would not be allowed to observe mourning for his
mom
After Carissa left, Salvador examined Barrett's mourning application once more before tossing it back. onto the
desk.
He turned to Derek and asked, “What do you think? Should Barrett be allowed to observe mourning?”
Derek bowed respectfully. “Your Majesty, this is a matter of selecting officials. | dare not offer my opinion.
“Although it’s a matter of appointing officials, this is about someone serving directly underin the Crown
Guard. Speak freely,”
Derek thought for a moment before shaking his head. “I don’t know, Your Majesty.”
Salvador’s eyes sharpened, his gaze growing cold. “Is it that you don’t know, or that you don’t dare say?”
Derek had served Salvador for many years and understood his temperament well. If it were any other official,
one whose position could be easily filled or replaced, the mourning application would have been settled long
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But with Barrett, Salvador was clearly looking for someone to support his decision.
Derek couldn’t bring himself to recommend Barrett. But even though his opinion had little weight and couldn't
change the king's decision, he couldn't say it.
“I've always valued your service, but it’s clear your heart belongs to the Sinclair family,” Salvador said, his voice
calm but causing his aide to break out in cold sweat.
“Your Majesty!” Derek knelt, his voice filled with urgency. “I have been loyal to you. How could I possibly be
swayed by the Sinclair family?”
Salvador’s eyes narrowed, cold and sharp. “Melanie Sullivan saved your life, so you owe her a debt of gratitude
that you should never forget. But you shouldn't forget your place, either.”
Derek’s mind was in turmoil.
How could Savaldor know of that old matter? Had he sent someone to investigate him?
“Rise, Salvador commanded, his tone still chillingly indifferent. “I know you dislike Barrett because of how he
wronged Carissa.”
Derek stood, pale as a ghost, and bowed deeply. “I am ndeed grateful to Madam Sinclair for saving my life. And |
do not like Commander Warren. That is why | did not dare give any rash advice-I feared my personal bias would
influence your decision, Your Majesty.”
Salvador scoffed. “You still can’t influence my decision
“Yes, of course. It was my mistake to overestimate myself,” Derek said, lowering his head.
“Bringanother cup of hot coffee. This one has cooled,” Salvador instructed, picking up his cup.
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Derek hurriedly took the cup and, after briefly leaving the room, returned with a fresh, steaming cup of coffee.
He placed it on the desk before stepping aside, his posture respectful.
“Barrett's mistake lies in his failure to keep his word, but do you truly believe Carissa was completely in the
right?” Salvador said, his voice thoughtful. “Men often take multiple wives or concubines. Why couldn't she
tolerate Aurora as a rightful wife with the srank as her?
“I granted Carissa leniency and allowed her to divorce, not just for her dad and brothers’ sake, but also out of
respect for the past connection between the royal family and the Duke of Northwatch’s family.”
Derek wiped his forehead, not daring to refute Salvador’'s words. With the king's suspicions now turned on him,
further arguments would only seal his fate.
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He could only reply, “Yes, Your Majesty.”
Seeing Derek's obedience, Salvador’s tone softened as he added, “But Barrett is indeed disappointing. I've tried
to elevate him multiple times, but he’s indecisive and drags his feet, always falling short. It's a tr he inherited
from his domineering mother. Now that she’s gone, perhaps things will change.”
Derek once again replied, “Yes, Your Majesty.”
Salvador tossed him a list. “Tell lan to have someone keep an eye on him. If Barrett, in his grief, is reluctant to let
go of his position in the Crown Guard and associates with those people, deal with him immediately.”
Derek took the list, though he dared not look at it. Still, at a quick glance, he caught Yuvan’s name. It was clear
Salvador still harbored doubts about him.
He folded the list, his hands shaking slightly. “I will take my leave and see lan now, Your Majesty.” Blowing on it
gently, Salvador took a sip of his coffee. The cold air in the room meant that, after only a few moments of
conversation, the once-steaming coffee had already cooled down considerably.- This was the last chance
Savaldor was giving Barrett.
On the night of the twelfth day of the New Year, a messenger pigeon arrived at Hell Monarch Estate’s council hall
with news-the king of Westhaven had passed away.
The crown prince, Edmund, had ascended the throne. The first thing he did as the new king was to imprison his
uncle, Liam, on charges of illegally altering border lines, which resulted in the loss of Westhaven territory.
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