NovelEnglishHer Majestic Battle Cry 583
Chapter 583
“When we were in Harmony Palace, we weren't allowed to leave our own courtyards. Whether it was practicing
martial arts or receiving instruction from the courtesans as my sister did, it all took place within our own
courtyards.
“I've never been to the western courtyard before. However, according to the servants, it’s used for religious
worship. Grand Princess Eleanor goes there to pray on the first and fifteenth days of each month,” Carmen
replied.
Carissa frowned. “So, there's a temple th?”
It couldn't be as simple as a temple. If it were, why would Eleanor be so anxious? It seemed Carissa would need
to find an opportunity to investigate
further.
“You mentioned you have sskill in martial arts?” Carissa asked.
“Greta is my teacher. I've trained for several years. We sisters all have similar skills. Since the grand princess
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtraised us, she needed us to be useful. She wouldn't want to waste her efforts,” Carmen answered.
Carissa nodded. That was true.
Eleanor was not merely cruel. Her collusion with Yuvan indicated she was plotting something significant, and she
would naturally make full use of her
resources.
“How does your dad treat your mom?” Carissa queried.
“Because my dad particularly favored my mom, Grand Princess Eleanor was able to manipulate him,” Carmen
said, her voice filled with frustration. “But my mom always wanted to escape from Harmony Palace. My dad had
opportunities to help her in the past but didn’t.
“It wasn’t until my mom was pregnant with my brother that he started to fear. But by then, my mom was heavily
pregnant and about to give birth. How could she escape then?”
Her tone was full of resentment towards Henry, equal to her resentment
towards Eleanor.
Carmen's voice choked up again as she spoke, “Now, my mom is
Imprisoned in the dungeon, kept there to ensure that my sister and | obey. Before | left, | managed to see her.
She was so starved, she didn’t even look. human anymore. I'm really worried she won't hold on and might lose
her life. like this.”
After hearing that, Carissa said, “Go back for now. I've put all three of them to sleep. I'll have them searched,
including you.”
A search signified their caution and would also make Greta believe that they had gained slevel of trust.
After all, was unlikely Carissa and her group would find anything significant.
“Then...” Carmen prompted.
“Let’s talk more when we return to the capital. | still can’t fully trust you,” Carissa replied calmly.
Carmen grew anxious. “But if you don’t keepby your side, | won't have completed my mission. At the very
least, letfollow you back to the estate. Only then will the grand princess release my mom from the dungeon.
While she may not treat my mom well afterward, at least she'll have enough to eat.”
Carissa turned to her husband. “What do you think, Your Highness?”
Rafael sat upright, his demeanor serious. “I'll leave the decision in your hands. I'm merely here to listen.”
Violet stifled a laugh. In Carissa’s presence, Rafael’s authority seemed nonexistent.
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Carissa pondered for a moment before addressing Carmen, “Go back for now. I'll see you again. The journey
back to the capital is long.”
Seeing that Carissa had given her answer, Carmen sensed further insistence might be unwelcome.
So, she could only bow and reply, “Understood. I'll take my leave.”
After Carmen left, Carissa turned to Rafael and asked, “Should we keep her
or not?”
He hesitated for a moment before replying, “It’s up to you.”
Carissa rubbed her temples in frustration. “Am | such a petty person? I'm discussing this with you, not being
jealous.”
Rafael chuckled. “That's not what | meant... Well, if we're discussing it rationally, it might be strategic to keep
her around. We can still look into whether her words are truthful or not.”
Violet stood up. “I'll handle the search.”
She was best suited for this task. Regardless of the rational or irrational discussions between the couple, it
seemed Violet shared the sopinion as Rafael. Keeping a close eye on things would ensure no trouble arose.
If Carmen was genuinely betraying Eleanor, it was fine if she couldn't be of much help. It would still be a good
thing to see Eleanor’s plans thwarted.
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