Her Graceful War Song novel Chapter 1326

Back at Hell Monarch Estate, Kyle tried to comfort the fuming Carissa.

"Sending Lady Helen and Ryan to the palace isn't so bad, is it? If the rebels really manage to break in, the palace guards are the most formidable. They'd be safer there than if they stayed at the academy or here at the estate."

Carissa drank down an entire jug of cold water, the chill in it only deepening her frustration.

"I know. That's why I agreed, but agreeing doesn't mean I'm not angry. He's not doing it to protect Mother and Ryan. He's using them as hostages. He knows that with Mother and Ryan in the palace, I'll have no choice but to protect it with my life, even if it means sacrificing everything."

If the rebels broke into the capital, the first thing they would do was surround Hell Monarch Estate, capturing anyone useful to control Dominic and Rafael.

Carissa wasn't unaware of this—she just hated the thought of Salvador's motives. Besides, if Helen and Ryan weren't in the palace, she could still find a safe place for them.

Salvador constantly talked about loyalty to the kingdom, but in his eyes, the kingdom only existed for him. He expected others to risk their lives for him while holding their families hostage. And no matter what they do, he was always suspicious of their motives and ambitions.

It was tiresome.

Kyle ruffled her hair, messing it up even more. "Come on, why are you getting so upset? Unless you don't want to integrate the Mystic Army?"

"He knows I have no choice," Carissa muttered, her frustration evident.

Not integrating the Mystic Army wasn't an option. Right now, they were scattered with different leaders in charge. If the rebels attacked the capital, they would be nothing more than a disorganized mob—hardly the elite force they needed.

Kyle shrugged. "People with power want to control everything, even the hearts and minds of others. Just focus on what you need to do. Forget about the frustrations and the resentment for now. Once it's all over, we'll have all the time in the world to do whatever we want."

"I still have to talk to Lord Klein." Carissa ran a hand through her hair, looking at Kyle with mock annoyance. "Kyle, you've messed up my hair again."

"Hurry up and ask Lulu to help you fix your hair and wash your face. Get yourself tidied up—you'll feel much better," Kyle said, his eyes filled with affection.

Carissa hurried inside, calling out, "Lulu! Lulu!"