Awakening Love Reborn to Be His Duchess (Elowen Hale) novel Chapter 827

Chapter 827 A Single Spark

Valessa nodded, “I’ll bolster security around my manor.”

Elowen cautioned, “Don’t make the additions too obvious. He still needs to feel a glimmer of hope!

“Understood, I’ll handle it carefully.”

When Valessa reached the palace, the Khan was reviewing memorials from court ministers-rumors fillin the capital, noble petitions piling up, and undercurrents surging before the Rite of the Oracle even bega

Learning Valessa’s purpose, he couldn’t help frowning. “Does Lady Elowen… truly wish to relocate the ceremony to Oracle Peak?”

“She does.”

The Khan let out a thoughtful sign, “Lady Elowen possesses incredible foresight indeed.”

Valessa looked at him. “Do you grant permission then, brother?”

The Khan nodded, “Of course. The Oracle’s wishes must be honored. However, shift the Royal Guard troop in secret without alarming Malkor.”

Valessa asked, “Do you believe he will make a strike as well?”

The Khan gave a light laugh, “If he refrained, he wouldn’t be Malkor.”

Valessa raised a brow in quiet assent.

When news broke out, all of Kingsport shook; the Rite of the Oracle was moved from the Royal Palace to Oracle Peak, setting off furious chatter in every confectionery, tavern, and alleyway-some baffled, some terrified, and others deeming Elowen recklessly foolish.

“Oracle Peak has been abandoned for decades! How dares a foreign woman from Avenlor claim the Oracle’s mantle there?”

“The mountain’s base is choking with mass graves!”

“Isn’t she terrified of provoking vengeful spirits?”

Rumors swept through Kingsport like wildfire.

Inside House Harrow, Archduke Malkor received the news in silence at first, before breaking into a sudden ‘chuckle.

The advisor looked at him, “My Lord?”

Malkor remarked slowly, “This Oracle certainly possesses bold nerve.”

The advisor whispered, “She seeks to make a grand statement using Oracle Peak.”

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Chapter 827 A Single Spark

Sarcasm flared in Malkor’s eyes, “What is Oracle Peak? A place of ruined trails, shattered shrines, and ca graves at its feet. Does she truly believe standing there will earn her the hearts of the people?”

He sneered, “Foolish arrogance.”

The advisor probed carefully, “What is your command, my Lord?”

“Since she dares to offer herself up on Oracle Peak, I shall naturally grant her wish.”

Stepping over to the map, Malkor pressed his finger onto the trail leading up Oracle Peak, “Deploy our troops there. Also, keep eyes glued to Princess Valessa’s residence-I want daily reports on Ronan’s locati guard shifts, and every visitor.”

The advisor bowed in compliance.

A servant entered to report that the Heir had arrived.

Malkor showed keen interest. “Send him in.”

Draped in the opule the combined shad

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bloodline an home. Hoy

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Heir with sharp brows and a cold countenance, Thomas looked every nd Aguna.

t a flash of satisfaction-he cherished having a son, a testament to his

of his domain. Donning the mask of a caring father, he smiled, “Welcome

s he craved, “Just as my mother said. House Harrow is noble beyond measure.”

ood brightening considerably.

visor asked out of nowhere, “I hear the Heir brought a blind courtesan back from the

m a cool glance, “She allowed Princess Flowira to escape.”

smiled, “The brothel interrogated her multiple times without breaking her silence; has the Hei o extract anything useful?”

replied indifferently, “She keeps her mouth shut for now, but not forever. Confining her in the el keeps her terrified and resistant; changing her environment and leaving her isolated for days will er her guard, making her far more willing to talk.”

the advisor offered polite praise, “A brilliant tactic, my Lord. Then he pressed, “Growing up far from the Archduke, you’ve acquired impressive sharpness. You must have studied under a remarkable master over the years?”

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