Her Majestic Battle Cry

Her Majestic Battle Cry Chapter 226

Chapter 226

One of the coffeehouse patrons recognized the irate speaker, and immediately shouted, “That's the current

minister of the Astrology Department!”

The murmur of the crowd erupted into a clamor. How could a date chosen personally by the minister of the

Astrology Department fall within a period of mourning?

The Astrology Department minister pointed an accusatory finger at the stunned storyteller, and thundered, “Who

sent you to defthe Duke of Northwatch’s household? The Sinclair family’s seven men all sacrificed

themselves on the Southern Frontier! General Sinclair is a female general who has distinguished herself

repeatedly in battle! She aided the Hell Monarch in reclaiming the Southern Frontier!

“Any loyal subject of our kingdom would only hold the Duke of Northwatch’s family in the highest respect. Yet

here you are, spreading vile rumors and accusing General Sinclair of being disrespectful! What is your true

intention?”

A loud voice called out, “Could it be that you're a spy from the enemy country, deliberately here to defame

General Sinclair?”

Another person chimed in loudly, “That's very possible! Has everyone forgotten? The entire Sinclair family was

exterminated by spies from Westhaven. He could very well be one of those spies hidden in our capital. We should

report this to the authorities immediately!”

The storyteller, now thoroughly panicked, waved his hands frantically. “No, wait! I'm not a spy from Westhaven.

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“If you're not a spy, then why are you slandering General Sinclair?”

“Exactly! What are your true intentions?”

“Surround him! Don’t let him escape!”

Shouting ensued as coffeehouse patrons moved forward to block the storyteller's escape. He was trapped by the

crowd, being pointed at and interrogated.

Frederick stood at the doorway of the private room on the second floor, observing with a cold smile as the

storyteller was surrounded and questioned. He then slowly descended the stairs and left.

The Astrology Department minister had cout personally to clarify the matter,

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and had reported it to the authorities. Even if the case didn’t ultimately implicate Eleanor, it would still be a

significant loss, as she would need to spend a lot of money to bribe these storytellers to put an end to the

situation.

But there were more than just a few storytellers. The gossip spread all over the capital in just a few days,

reaching every coffeehouse, tavern, street corner, and under every tree. Those who made money telling stories

were all bought off.

If the authorities got involved and started investigating each one, things could get really interesting.

Frederick returned to Northwatch Estate and reported this to Carissa, Carissa was embroidering a handkerchief

with Lily. Upon hearing the news, she merely smiled faintly.

“It’s good that it has been clarified.”

Today, Frederick had deliberately arranged for a few people to go to the coffeehouse. The loud questioners were

part of his arrangement.

As for the Astrology Department minister, it was not Carissa who had summoned him for clarification.

Recent rumors and gossip had been rampant, and the Astrology Department minister knew that someone was

stirring trouble behind the scenes. Such struggles were common in the capital, and he usually preferred to avoid

unnecessary complications.

But this twas different. He had personally chosen the date for Carissa’s marriage. If it was claimed that

Carissa was marrying during her mourning period, it would imply that he had chosen a bad date!

Thus, the Astrology Department minister had cto the coffeehouse specifically to clear things up. He had

informed Carissa in advance so that Frederick could mobilize people accordingly.

Reporting the matter to the authorities’ was also necessary. Without sdeterrence, it would set a precedent

for further exploitation, and things could spiral out of control.

The Royal Citadel's governor was Anthony Klein. He was the elder brother of Carissa’s second sister-in-law. He

was also the Marquis of Highcrest.

Since the Sinclair family’s tragic downfall, the Marquis of Highcrest's family rarely had dealings with them. When

the Sinclair family was annihilated, it was the Royal

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Citadel officials and the patrolling guards who handled the case. Anthony had been devastated when he saw the

mutilated body of his sister.

The lack of interaction was not due

to a lack of sentiment, but a

reluctance to remember the lost.

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nephew Ryan's body, whose head

had been severed and mutilated.

Every tAnthony thought of it, it

felt as though his heart had been torn

open and was bleeding profusely.

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Anthony took it very seriously. He

issued orders for a thorough

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Coincidentally, Barrett's second uncle, Gregory, was serving as a deputy governor in the Royal Citadel. He was

also involved in the investigation.

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and clear Carissa’s name. He felt that

the Warren family owed her, and this

was a way to make samends.