Her Graceful War Song

Chapter 852

Even though it was a suicide, the Royal Citadel still needed to investigate whether there was any foul play involved. Though Gregory was a Royal Citadel official, he couldn’t participate in the inquiry since it involved his direct family.

Anthony sent people to ask questions, and each person had a different opinion of Amelia.

Viola claimed she was selfish and lazy, while Barrett described his late sister–in–law as quite.

understanding.

Rebecca didn’t hold back, calling her a poisonous, gluttonous, and deceitful woman, a disgrace to the Warren family.

Aurora, who rarely stepped outside of Blessed Haven, simply remarked, “Who cares?”

The servants said she was kind but easily deceived, someone who could be easily bullied.

Charlotte wept, saying Amelia was a poor soul trapped in her circumstances.

Yet, Benjamin couldn’t describe her at all.

After thinking for a long while, the only image that came to mind for him was of his wife quietly taking care of him every time he returned home drunk from social gatherings. She never spoke much, so he had found her dull, wooden, and boring.

Given Amelia’s act of throwing herself into the river, the investigation confirmed that she had indeed been driven to suicide due to the mistreatment she had endured. According to the law, to be convicted of mistreatment, there had to be a physical injury caused to the victim.

While Amelia had been slapped a couple of times and made to kneel as punishment, it wasn’t enough to constitute a legal charge.

Although the law couldn’t punish her, public outrage nearly drowned the Warren family in criticism. This wasn’t the first time–the family had been flooded with public outrage many times before, yet they always managed to pull through.

Amelia’s funeral was a quiet affair. Lily came to Valor Estate on behalf of Carissa to offer flowers and a prayer, a gesture of goodwill after having been sisters–in–law for a year. Entering the estate filled her with a sense of foreboding, yet no one dared to make things difficult for her.

After placing the flowers on the table, Lily said softly, “May your spirit watch over your children, Madam Amelia.”

With that, she turned and left.

Regardless of how many people in Valor Estate were genuinely mourning Amelia, the funeral was held, and the entire residence was shrouded in a heavy atmosphere. They rushed through the burial, eager to dispel the somber mood that hung over the estate.

Rebecca had taken a dose of Snowdrop Pills earlier. Although the chaos of recent incidents had left her feeling tight–chested, the effects of the pills meant she wasn’t in any serious trouble. Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.

As the weather grew colder, a light snowfall heralded the arrival of a harsh winter.

Salvador appointed Thomas to replace Tyler as the commander of the Capital Army and to manage the military outposts. Although this decision seemed sudden, the king had actually been observing him for

some time.

He noted that Thomas had not maintained excessive contact with people from Hell Monarch Estate. Initially, Salvador had worried that the Septimus Tetra reconnaissance team members would build closer ties to Rafael since the prince had rescued them. But after watching for a while, he saw no evidence of that. In fact, during the investigation into Eleanor’s treason case, Thomas had been out of the city visiting family.

The Septimus Tetra reconnaissance team was considered one of the best, yet some members lacked interest, while some showed no intention of seeking out alliances. Moreover, after leaving Thomas in the lurch for so long, he remained steady and composed. He avoided the frantic search for connections typical of those desperate for power. This stability made him an ideal leader for the Capital Army.

The Oversight Department had taken aim at the Warren family again–this time, at Jonathan, Benjamin, and Barrett.

Salvador sighed once more. Every time he considered reappointing Barrett, something chaotic arose in his household. Now, with the people watching and criticizing the Warren family, he had no choice but to leave Barrett in the background for a while longer. He decided to send the man off for training in martial arts, only allowing him to return to court after a period.

As for Benjamin, in a fit of anger, Salvador issued a royal edict stripping him of his post and declared he would never be employed again.

One son had been sidelined, and the other had his position stripped away.

This was a heavy blow for Rebecca. She raged through the night; she even contemplated tossing out Amelia’s memorial plaque.

Viola felt a twinge of discomfort. She refused to believe Amelia’s death had anything to do with her, but the memory of their two arguments before the latter’s demise left her unsettled. When she later heard that Barrett was being sent for special training while Thomas took command of the Capital Army, a bitter sense of loss welled up within her.