Her Graceful War Song (Carissa Sinclair) novel Chapter 930

In the royal study, Salvador took a sip of his coffee and looked up at Rafael.

"I wasn't aware the Supreme Court was investigating this case along with the Ministry of Justice. Did I issue such an order? Or is it that after your investigation into Eleanor's rebellion went nowhere, you're now trying to help the Ministry of Justice with their case out of the kindness of your heart?"

Salvador's words carried a note of questioning, tinged with displeasure.

With the usual "understanding" between them, Rafael would normally be expected to confess to a fault, kneel, and then withdraw to maintain the appearance of harmony between the king and his brother.

So, Salvador resumed drinking his coffee slowly after he spoke, waiting for Rafael to kneel and make an apology. Deep down, he was accustomed to his brother's silent endurance and deferential nature.

But this time, Rafael didn't kneel to apologize. Instead, he stood tall and replied, "Your Majesty, Commander Warren was the commanding general of the Fawnrun City operation back then. He can't possibly be uninvolved in everything that happened there."

Salvador froze for a moment, then slammed his cup down heavily onto the desk. Derek, standing nearby, hastily dropped to his knees in alarm.

Salvador's voice darkened with more anger as he spoke, "You were once the marshal who recaptured the Southern Frontier. I ask you—after such a massive catastrophe, if Commander Warren is held accountable, will General Sullivan be allowed to escape punishment? After all, he is a Grand General and leader of the troops at Victory Pass."

Meeting the king's gaze with a calm but firm expression, Rafael responded curtly, "No, he can't."

Salvador's voice grew sharp, saying, "Then, why drag another person into this? You must understand that before Westhaven's envoy inquired into this matter, I had no intention of bringing it up, let alone punishing General Sullivan and Aurora.

"Everything we're doing now is just to appease Westhaven. I know you don't like Commander Warren. He was once married to your wife, so I can understand your resentment. But as a prince and an official of Starhaven, you should be thinking about the greater good. You shouldn't be using this as an opportunity to step on someone you hate, even to the point of confronting me. You've truly disappointed me."

Rafael stood his ground, not bowing or shrinking back.