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The Quinton family, long players in the political landscape, were now at their peak. Malcolm had enjoyed considerable favor under King Sigmund, priding himself on understanding the late king's intentions. However, he couldn't fathom the current king's decisions, particularly Salvador's appointment of Carissa as commander of the Mystic Army. This was a crucial position; if the Hell Monarch harbored treasonous intentions, the power inherent in the role was immense.

Therefore, he called a family meeting, imposing strict measures and voicing his dissatisfaction with Carissa.

"Causing such a commotion will upend the capital's noble families," he declared. "I fear it may lead to wrongful accusations. I never realized she was so impatient and self-serving. She made an example of Prince Yuvan's household immediately—how can we expect her to show mercy to other families? It's absurd!"

Felix and Logan were present. They considered defending Carissa, but Malcolm's cold stare silenced them.

"You must be more cautious," he warned. "Especially you, Logan, married to a member of the royal family. Princess Kiera is the Hell Monarch's sister. Be careful of what you say and do in her presence. Who knows her true loyalties?"

Logan replied, "Uncle Malcolm, please rest assured. I can withstand any test from the princess, and I believe Commander Sinclair is not acting recklessly."

Malcolm frowned deeply. "What do you know? Her actions today show a disregard for everyone's reputation. The king may not act against her now, but this chaos is humiliating for all involved families, especially ours. How can we allow her to trample on our family like this?"

The Quintons, at their current height of power, weren't easily challenged.

Logan attempted to speak further, but Felix stopped him. Outside, after the meeting, Logan asked, "Why didn't you let me speak, Felix? I believe Lady Carissa has good reason. If Grand Princess Eleanor is plotting treason, she must have allies."

Felix replied, "Do you think Uncle Malcolm is unaware? Frankly, it's because Lady Carissa is investigating the noble families. If it were Prince Rafael, Uncle Malcolm's stance would be different."

Logan found this unconvincing. "What difference does her gender make? Everyone knows Lady Carissa's capabilities. Uncle Malcolm has praised her before, saying she possesses her father's qualities."

"Praise is fleeting," Felix explained. "But now she's in charge of the treason case, able to interrogate and intimidate anyone from the noble families at will. How can Uncle Malcolm tolerate our family being trampled on?"

"But Lady Carissa wouldn't do that," Logan insisted.

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Felix sighed. "She wouldn't, but Uncle Malcolm is upset that she could. Whether she will or not is irrelevant; the fact that she has the power humiliates him."

Logan, lacking ambition, considered matters of reputation less important than inner peace.

Meanwhile, at Valor Estate, Barrett recovered from his injuries. His appointment to commander of the Crown Guard had been confirmed—a stroke of incredible luck.

Rebecca and Viola were overjoyed, ordering a celebratory feast. Viola was especially thrilled; the position was highly prestigious, surpassing even Thomas's rank as a third-rank major general, as Barrett would work closely with the king, offering greater advancement opportunities.

However, their excitement waned upon learning that Carissa, as Mystic Army commander, was Barrett's superior, making him essentially deputy commander. The news of Carissa's interrogation of Edgeview Estate's inhabitants completely extinguished Viola's joy.

It was an impressive display of authority, fueled, they believed, by Carissa's status as princess consort.