Her Graceful War Song (Carissa Sinclair) novel 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 defame the 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. I-”

“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 come out 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.