When Petals Meet The Blade (Priscilla and Waldo) novel Chapter 43

the time.

(competition—nobody won

But for Garbisch, it was different. News of his injury had spread far and wide. If he lost, no one would accept the usual excuse of “Victory and defeat are

common in war.

Instead, people would think that his injury was permanent and that he was unfit to continue leading the Yates family army

The King was pushing Garbisch to hand the Yates family army over to the royal family. Once that happened, the Yates family would be finished.

“Then… Andrew, has the King mentioned what rewards we’d get itwe win?” Jessica asked, her smile almost expectant.

Andrew’s expression was thoughtful, though he maintained his friendly smile. “If you win first place, the King will reward you generously”

But even if Garbisch were at his best, first place was simply out of reach

Andrew’s smile remained calm and encouraging. “The Yates family now only has you two to rely on. Since the late Duke and his sons… Aher that, there have been whispers about whether the rates family still holds control over the Yates family army. This is your best chance to silence those voices. General Garbisch, you must seize it!”

Garbisch remained expressionless, nodding. “Thank you for the advice, Andrew, I will remember your words.”

After Andrew left, Garbisch locked himself in his study, holding his silver spear. He spent the entire day in there, refusing to come out, Monica asked several times if he needed anything, but he didn’t respond.

Eventually, Monica went to Jessica

“My lady, General Garbisch must be feeling way upset right now. Could you go and talk to him?” she asked.

“I can’t do much to comfort him. He has to come to terms with it on his own. After all, his injury won’t heal overnight, and no amount of taking from me will change that,” Jessica responded.

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Without looking back, she kept moving, her voice calm but firm. “Don’t worry, Garbisch isn’t someone who can be easily knocked down things out, he’ll be strong again

Monica knew that Garbisch had an exceptional character–kind to every

ryone,

sincere, and most importantly, unyielding

Monica sighed deeply as she watched Jessica busy herself. “My lady, what are you doing?”

Jessica tumed around.

Only then did Monica notice she was holding a silver spear and wiping it with a red silk cloth,

Monica was startled. “My lady.

Jessica gently swept the spear through the air, sending a flash of silver. “It’s been a while since I’ve practiced, so I’m a little rusty Seeing Garbisch practice today, I thought I’d ask him for some pointers. After all, I’m from the Yates family–how could I not learn the Yates family’s spear technique?”