Her Graceful War Song (Carissa Sinclair) novel Chapter 721

After leaving the palace, Rafael made a quick stop at the estate to update Jacob, who had just fallen asleep, instructing him to wait until Carissa woke up before telling her the news.

As soon as Jacob heard the news, he was wide awake. He had planned to ask Carissa to take him to see his sister once she was up, but now, he found himself pondering the implications of the king's unexpected actions.

Sleep was no longer an option.

When Carissa finally got up and dressed, Jacob approached her directly.

"His Highness returned just now and mentioned that the king plans to promote you to the commander of the Mystic Army. You'll oversee the Capital Guard, the Garrison Unit, the Royal Guard, and the Crown Guard. However, I haven't quite grasped the king's intention behind this move."

Carissa could hardly believe it. "A real position with work and authority?"

"Yes!"

She was genuinely shocked. "There's never been a precedent for a woman serving at court in our kingdom. Even when Aurora distinguished herself in battle, she was only assigned to a guard unit. And while I technically hold the title of deputy commander, I've never been allowed to interfere with the Mystic Army's affairs. It's just a title for a bit of extra pay."

There was a world of difference between women fighting on the battlefield and serving at court.

Carissa understood she would command not only the Mystic Army but also the Capital Guard, the Garrison Unit, the Royal Guard, and the Crown Guard. The latter was directly tied to the king. While they might feign respect, they would ultimately answer to her. This was a considerable amount of power.

"I don't know why His Majesty would do this, but I suspect the official appointment will come after the court session. By the way, His Highness mentioned that His Majesty would personally issue a royal edict," Jacob added.

Though Carissa found it strange, she realized she would accept the position if it truly materialized. While it was rare for women to serve at court during this era, precedents existed in previous ones.

The status of women in this era was rather low, a fact the queen dowager often lamented. So, when Aurora became a female general, Victoria was overjoyed and praised her openly.

"Jacob, Raf has always been cautious, reserved, and yielding. The king sees this. He knows Raf is trying to maintain their brotherly bond as well as his loyalty as a subject. However, he also recognizes that Raf doesn't have to be this submissive, even if he doesn't rebel," Carissa said thoughtfully.