Her Graceful War Song

Chapter 797

The torture during Henry’s interrogation was relentless, but the spineless man suddenly found his courage and insisted that he knew nothing. He claimed he was just a pawn being used by others.

As the pain intensified, he cried out, “I’ve suffered greally! Eleanor has wronged me the most. My women, my children–they’ve either been killed or sent away because of her. She’s truly insane! But now, she’s been caught and I can finally free myself from her graspr

The Royal Citadel’s governor, Anthony Klein, personally came to interrogate him. Their methods of questioning and torture were harsher than those of the Supreme Court, yet Henry remained adamant and refused to divulge anything.

The case was reported during the morning court session, and all the officials listened intently. Unlike before, when everyone felt on edge, their hearts had now settled into a steadier rhythm.

Even Yuvan, who hadn’t attended court, was aware that Eleanor and Henry had not implicated anyone. Servants had mentioned that Yuvan and Harvey had visited Harmony Palace, but besides them, other princes had also visited, and Hayden had made one visit as well.

However, this couldn’t be counted as evidence unless they could be heard plotting. After all, as siblings, it was completely normal for them to visit their sister or brother. Furthermore, after Yuvan returned to the capital, he only went to Harmony Palace once. There was no way he could be dragged into this.

At last, the case reached a temporary halt. Salvador issued an edict during the morning court session, placing Eleanor under house arrest at the Heritage Bureau, with the Capital Guard responsible for her transfer. The Supreme Court would continue investigating the treason, and the case would remain open until the masterminds behind it were revealed.

To provide some measure of justice for the victimized women, Henry was given a death sentence on the spot. As for the Marquis of Grovehill’s family, they were deemed accomplices and had their titles revoked. They were demoted to commoners.

However, Salvador did not confiscate their family estate. The wealth accumulated over the years through Eleanor was not seized, but they were ordered to pay out 100,000 silver coins to care for those women. The concubines could return to their hometowns, but all their daughters were to remain in the convent, their expenses covered entirely by the Kingsley family. Once the case concluded, the Royal Management Department would allocate funds to ensure their proper care.

Naturally, the funds from the Royal Management Department came from the assets confiscated from Eleanor.

The case had reached its first resolution, but there was still much work to be done. The Royal Citadel and the Capital Guard needed to collaborate with the Supreme Court to wrap things up.

Without delving into specifics, just addressing the personnel at Harmony Palace required due diligence. Those who deserved punishment had to be punished, and those who warranted exile would face that fate. Yet, sentencing had to follow the law to the letter–there was no room for carelessness.

What sounded like a simple matter could easily keep the Supreme Court busy for seven or eight long nights.

The next day, Eleanor was to be sent to the Heritage Bureau for detention, and Carissa was tasked with

organizing the escort.

“Send more people, just in case someone tries to rescue her or attempts an assassination,” Rafael

advised.

“If it were an assassination, it might force Eleanor to speak up,” Carissa replied.

Rafael shook his head. “He’s not that foolish. If he wanted to assassinate her, he’d use the guise of a rescue. He wouldn’t risk someone taking a long–range shot–there’s too much uncertainty. If he fails to kill her, he’ll be exposed. He knows Eleanor too well. She might protect him, but she would never accept betrayal.”

“True.” Carissa nodded in agreement.

“But such a good opportunity? I doubt he’d let it slip away. He might send some skilled fighters to stage a rescue while aiming to kill for real.”

With her hands on her hips, Carissa sighed. She had been so busy lately that she hardly found time to eat, making her waist feel a size smaller. Content from NôvelDr(a)ma.Org.

“He’s kept a group of loyal suicide soldiers. The last attempt on Valor Estate involved them, but I doubt he’ll bring all of them to the capital. This time, it’s probably more of a gamble. He won’t mobilize too many. Those suicide soldiers are his safety net here in the capital,” she said.

“Do you want me to accompany you during the escort? Rafael asked.

Carissa chuckled. “That won’t be necessary. The Capital Guard isn’t just for show, right?”

She playfully raised a fist, then lifted her chin and grinned at him.

*And besides, I’m here!”