Her Majestic Battle Cry

Her Majestic Battle Cry Chapter 169

Chapter 169

Two days later, Dylan and Rafael’s strategist, Jacob York, returned.

It was raining heavily earlier, so Jacob had changed into a fresh set of clothes before he hurried to the study to

see Rafael.

Jacob was direct and to the point..

“The king's intention is to strip you of your military command. Since you're willing to relinquish it, then let it go.

However, you mustn't allow your marriage to be used as leverage.

“The king knows you once sought to marry Lady Sinclair. He wants. to

use her as compensation, to ease his own conscience. However, | bélieve it is unnecessary. Once you surrender

your command, request him to retract his edict. Whether or not you marry Lady Sinclair should be a matter

between you and her, not tainted by the royal family’s interference.

“If the king inserts himself into the matter, it will complicate things and turn it into something more than just a

marriage. Both you and Lady Sinclair will be put in a very awkward position.”

Marriage should be purely about affection, not a matter of profits and interests. To marry for gain would be to

betray the true feelings. involved.

Rafael’s brows furrowed deeply. “That was my thought as well. However, the Hell Monarch Army’s medal of

command was given toby the late king. He declared the Hell Monarch Army would forever be under my

command to protect the realm. The entire court was aware of this.

“If I now relinquish the Hell Monarch Army’s medal, the king will surely feel the need to rewardhandsomely

to account for the late king's wishes and the court's expectations. At the very least, he needs to maintain his

image. | worry he might grant a marriage as a

form of reward. To make it clear that it is a reward, he will likely Inform the officials that | sought to marry Carissa

before my campaign.”

Jacob frowned in concern. “In that case, people might speculate Madam Sinclair would rather marry her daughter

to General Warren. than wait for you to reclaim the Southern Frontier. Or they might think that Madam Warren

doubted your ability to reclaim it. All sorts of speculation could arise.”

“That is precisely what troublesthe most,” Rafael said, pushing aside a paperweight on the desk. “The king's

actions hav causedsignificant distress.”

Jacob pondered for a moment, then a new thought occurred to him. ” Your Highness, is it possible that the king is

not necessarily forcing. you to surrender your command... What | mean is, perhaps he might be willing to

accommodate whatever choice you make.”

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Rafael’s expression grew somber, “Are you suggesting that the king. genuinely wants to make Carissa a

consort?”

“It could be he wants both-your military command and Lady. Sinclair. If you insist on having him retract the

edict, he might still seek to have both. As for rewarding you, it could be in other forms- gold, silver, treasures, or

even the return of the Mystic Army to you,” Jacob replied.

Rafael had never considered this before. He had never heard of Salvador showing any interest in Carissa. If he

had, he would have asked Victoria to intervene when Melanie arranged Carissa’s marriage to Barrett.

But perhaps Salvador hadn't been interested before, only to change. his mind after the Southern Frontier battle?

His harem included all kinds of women, but none like Carissa, who was both capable in both literature and

martial arts, and dignified.

enough to be a matriarch.

Moreover, Carissa had proven her ability to lead the Hell Monarch Army. If Carissa becSalvador’s concubine,

his troubles would be greatly eased. Also, Carissa had proven her worth before the soldiers who had followed

Hector before this. The generals who used to serve under Hector would also follow her commands.

The king's few simple words must have hidden intentions.

With this thought in mind, Rafael’s eyes grew colder. “So, at this point, | must surrender the medal of command

and formally propose to Carissa. There are no other options.”

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Jacob sighed. “It seems so. It's up to

you to find a suitable reason for the

proposal, whether as a strategic

move or a heartfelt tegration. Either

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wayyobhiave to settle this marriage.

The three- month deadline is likely

troubling for Lady Sinclair, but no one

would dare propose without the

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Rafael’s gaze deepened. “I understand.”

Jacob thought for a moment, and added, “I fear that Lady Helen might not favor Lady Sinclair.

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Rafael was known for his decisive actions. Since he had already decided, he resolved to act quickly.

“Send a notice to Northwatch Estate. | will visit tomorrow.”