Her Graceful War Song (Carissa Sinclair) novel Chapter 929

"What's the point of presenting a false or incomplete confession to His Majesty?" Rafael shot back. "He'll just tear it up himself."

Patrick sighed. "But we've already interrogated her for so many days. We've used torture, yet she hasn't budged. We can't use any harsher methods for fear of harming her. I believe another round of questioning will yield the same result."

Rafael's gaze turned cold. "Then, continue the interrogation. You know as well as I do, Mr. Lloyd. She must change her testimony. General Sullivan is not the one truly responsible—she is. If she refuses to cooperate, then we'll have to bring in Commander Warren and interrogate him."

Patrick's eyes widened in shock. "Your Highness, His Majesty has not authorized the interrogation of Commander Warren. He has no intention of involving him in this matter."

Rafael scoffed. "If General Sullivan is already implicated, then why not Commander Warren? Has His Majesty issued an order forbidding you from questioning him?"

Patrick hesitated. "While there's no explicit order saying we cannot question him, there was no order to arrest him either."

Rafael fixed Patrick with a piercing stare. "I didn't say anything about arresting him. I said to bring him in. He was in charge of the Fawnrun City operation. Bring him in and ask him some questions. What's the problem? If His Majesty questions you later, just say it was my instruction."

Patrick was puzzled. In the past, Rafael and the people from his household avoided drawing attention to matters involving them, as they were always fearful of arousing the king's suspicions.

Now, Rafael was pushing for an interrogation without Salvador's authorization—even asking for Barrett by name. Wasn't this directly inviting trouble? Why wasn't Rafael concerned about provoking Salvador now?

After thinking it over, Patrick said carefully, "Your Highness, I would advise against getting too involved. If the interrogation brings out any new confessions, I'll let you know immediately."

Rafael's expression hardened, his voice unwavering, "Didn't you hear me clearly, Mr. Lloyd? What I said was, if Aurora does not change her confession, bring Commander Warren in for questioning."

Patrick looked at him, confused. "But what good will questioning him do? His Majesty clearly wants to protect him. Why provoke him now? Why upset His Majesty at this time?"

"Because Commander Warren was the one in charge of the Fawnrun City operation," Rafael replied with firm resolve. "His testimony can prove that General Sullivan didn't authorize Aurora's actions. It'll corroborate the testimonies of General Sullivan, Zeke, and the others, and reveal the truth."

Patrick chuckled, understanding at last. Even then, he thought it was all a bit unnecessary.