Her Graceful War Song (Carissa Sinclair) novel Chapter 773

Rafael and Carissa traveled to the palace by carriage. Ever since the rebellion case had emerged, their lives had become a whirlwind of chaos, leaving them barely enough time to exchange a few words before collapsing into bed.

As they traveled, Rafael wrapped his arm around Carissa and said, "There's something I need to tell you upfront, just so you won't be disappointed."

"I know what you're going to say. His Majesty won't execute Eleanor, will he?"

Carissa leaned against his broad chest, her eyelids growing heavy. She didn't mind the fighting and killing on the battlefield, but the constant travel to gather testimonies and enduring the sarcastic remarks from various families was wearing her down, especially when dealing with those who were overly self-important.

"I mentioned Yuvan to him, but His Majesty didn't ask you to investigate him. With his level of suspicion, how could he not look into Yuvan? I suspect he sent someone else to check. He probably sent people from the Crown Guard and Shadow Guard, who aren't under your command.

"Even if His Majesty claims that the Crown Guard is under your purview, it's only in name. Until they finish their investigation, he won't execute Eleanor. And as long as she is alive, Yuvan will live in constant fear," said Rafael, analyzing the situation.

Carissa nodded with her eyes closed. "Your analysis makes sense, but with two major cases looming over Eleanor's household—one being the rebellion and the other involving the murdered and imprisoned concubines, along with so many dead infants—if they don't execute her, it'll be hard to quell the public's anger."

"An explanation for this matter is definitely necessary." A cold glint flickered in Rafael's eyes. "If the rebellion is covered up, then only one person will have to take the blame for all those deaths."

Carissa suddenly opened her eyes wide. "Henry!"

Rafael nodded, his voice icy as he continued, "Yes. After all, he's not innocent. He's the biggest accomplice. No matter how he tries to argue that he had no choice and was afraid to defy Eleanor's orders, it doesn't matter.

"He is tied to the Kingsley family, and my grandfather was still alive when Eleanor started all this. She wasn't all-powerful, but Henry still chose to submit to her—not because he was truly afraid of her, but because the declining Kingsley family needed her."

Carissa knew Henry was not innocent. In fact, he was utterly despicable. Those women were his concubines. They shared a bond with him, and all the children they bore were his flesh and blood. Yet, he let his sons be murdered and his daughters be used as pawns.

Was he truly helpless? Perhaps at first, but not anymore. Just look at how he treated Melanie Lester and her daughters! If he cared for them at all, he wouldn't have betrayed Carmen, nor would he have turned a blind eye to Melanie's fate.