Her Graceful War Song (Carissa Sinclair) novel Chapter 713

In Harmony Palace, several matriarchs and Rosalind gradually left, leaving only Natalie behind. With so many women in need of treatment, it was essential to have someone in charge, especially since Eleanor had yet to be captured.

After Barrett and the others finished their treatment, they waited for the capital and garrison guards to complete their work before sending them back. They were placed on the elevated platform, separated from the women in the building.

Once Michael had dealt with the household soldiers and secured the servants of Harmony Palace, he gathered the stewards in one place. He ensured the situation was under control before turning his attention to Barrett and his group.

"How are you holding up?" Michael asked.

Among the five, two were severely injured. Their bleeding had been staunched, but they remained in critical condition. The household physician had advised against moving them, so they were covered with thick blankets. Barrett and the other two had also sustained serious injuries, but their situations were relatively better as none of their vital areas had been hit.

It was only now that Barrett began to feel the searing pain. When Michael asked about his condition, he gritted his teeth and replied, "I'm managing."

Michael nodded. "Good. That's what I like to hear."

Barrett hesitated momentarily before asking, "Sir, have the assassins been caught?"

"All the assassins escaped. Not a single one was apprehended," Michael replied.

A surge of anger welled up in Barrett as he recalled how close he had come to dying in the dungeon.

"Sir, I suspect we've been used. I came face to face with one of the assassins. Although he was masked, I recognized him."

Michael chuckled softly and gave Barrett's shoulder a reassuring pat. "Do you know how I found the dungeon where you were held? Barrett, you've done well."

Barrett froze.

Had he done well?

He hadn't entertained that thought, nor did he have time to ponder it.

Barrett mulled over Michael's words. How had he been found in that dungeon? After Eleanor entered, the dungeon door had been locked. If one didn't know the entrance, there was no way in.

Had the Hell Monarch turned back to open the door and let Michael and the others in to rescue him?