Her Graceful War Song novel Chapter 1000

Violet had a way of thinking that was a little different from most people. After a moment of silence, she turned to Carissa and asked, "Is it because he's upset the king demoted him and cut his salary? Is that why he's throwing a tantrum and resigning?"

She wasn't sure if Barrett was really like that, but she knew she was.

Whenever her family or her mentor offered her less than expected, she would dig in her heels and quit, using retreat as a strategy to gain leverage.

Seeing the displeasure on Carissa's face, she quickly added, "Let's not talk about him anymore. He's a nuisance. Since the king won't let him resign, there's nothing more to be done. He can't make a fuss."

The others nodded in agreement, shifting the conversation to lighter topics. They ate their honey cakes, and when Rafael didn't return, Lulu suggested saving some for him.

After everyone left, Violet turned to Carissa and said, "Actually, it might be a good thing if he resigns. A man like him doesn't deserve to be the deputy commander of the Nightsteel Guard."

Carissa sighed. "At this time, anyone even remotely connected to Victory Pass should keep their heads down. We don't need any more gossip or attention. Whether he resigns on his own or the king dismisses him, it'll draw people's eyes to my grandpa and uncle. It's the perfect opportunity for someone with ulterior motives to twist the narrative and stir up trouble."

Violet nodded. "Right, but what kind of trouble could it cause?"

Carissa calmed down after her anger subsided and explained, "Yuvan has been trying to get the Sullivan family to withdraw from Victory Pass. The situation in Fawnrun City has caused a huge stir in both Westhaven and Victory Pass.

"It's clear that Yuvan and Westhaven are working together behind this. Now, Aurora has been sent to Westhaven for her crimes. My grandpa, as the commander in charge of Victory Pass, will be blamed for not supervising the troops properly.

"Barrett is partially responsible for leading his men to Fawnrun City. This whole affair doesn't implicate my uncles, so on the surface, it seems fair enough. But if Barrett resigns in shame, Yuvan could use that to spread rumors, claiming that the Sullivan family was aware of the guilt but clung to their military power. That would tarnish the Sullivan family's reputation among the people."

Violet stared at Carissa for a long time, her thoughts swirling. She couldn't quite explain why, but there was a complicated feeling inside her, mixed with a subtle ache.

This feeling had been with her ever since she first met Carissa on the battlefield.