Her Majestic Battle Cry
Her Majestic Battle Cry Chapter 1054

Chapter 1054

Rafael’s expression darkened, though not out of jealousy—he was more annoyed that Barrett was being so thoughtless.

Carissa had just come from an audience with the king, and Barrett had the audacity to stop her and ask questions. Didn’t he realize that the royal study wasn’t just full of palace servants? Ministers and officials were coming and going, too.

“I didn’t pay him much mind,” Carissa said, “but it surprised me that he’d still ask about Aurora.”

“Forget him,” Rafael muttered, then opened his arms and pulled her into an embrace. Let’s go get Ryan.”

As the carriage rolled on, the golden hues of the setting sun filtered through the curtains and cast a warm glow on their faces, as if the world itself had been dusted with sunlight.

When they arrived at the academy, Dylan parked the carriage and went inside to fetch Ryan. Moments later, he returned, guiding Ryan out to the carriage.

Ryan had matured noticeably. When he had first started at the academy, he would have bounded out of the gates at the sight of his aunt and uncle. Now, though still visibly excited, he walked out in a proper and orderly manner.

Once inside the carriage, he greeted his uncle politely before immediately burying himself

in his aunt’s arms.

“Aunt Carissa, today my teacher praised me,” he said, his voice bubbling with pride. “He said my writing was good.”

Carissa took a handkerchief from her bag and gently wiped Ryan’s face, smiling. “Oh? You’re writing now?”

“Yes!” Ryan nodded eagerly, then pulled several sheets of paper from his bag and handed them to her. “Aunt Carissa, look! This is what I wrote.”

Carissa’s heart swelled as she looked at his handwriting. It wasn’t the most fluid yet, but each letter was neat and firm, with ink that seemed to pulse with life. She praised his handwriting first, then began reading the essay.

It was a bit rough, naturally. The words were simple and the structure lacked sophistication, but the clarity of thought was evident. It was clear that Ryan had a quick mind, his thoughts flowing steadily from one point to the next.

Once she finished, she showed it to Rafael, who read it over with equal approval.

“We’ll take him to the palace tomorrow,” he said. “Let him have a meal with the queen dowager. She’ll be pleased to see him.”

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Ryan’s eyes lit up. “I like going to the palace! Her Majesty is always so kind to me.”

Carissa gently ruffled Ryan’s hair. “Come here. Let me see if you’ve gotten thinner.”

Ryan looked up, blinking his bright eyes. “No, I haven’t! The academy feeds me very well.”

Carissa studied his face, which resembled her second brother’s so closely, and a pang of emotion tightened her chest. She tapped his nose lightly. “Your uncle bought you some crispy pastries. Eat them while they’re fresh.”

Ryan’s eyes lit up with excitement. “Really? I’ve wanted those for so long! Thank you, Uncle Rafael!”

Rafael chuckled, handing him the fragrant pastries.

“You little glutton,” he teased fondly.

Ryan eagerly took the pastries, tearing open the paper bag and taking a big bite. “It’s delicious! So good!”

Carissa and Rafael exchanged a look, both laughing at his enthusiasm.

The next day, the carriage from Hell Monarch Estate made its way to the palace.

Helen had planned to skip visiting today. She had been going to the palace a lot lately, and both she and her sister were starting to get tired of seeing each other so often. Helen believed it was better to space out visits to keep their relationship warm.

But Ryan had insisted on her coming, and of course, she couldn’t disappoint him. So, Helen agreed and went along for Ryan’s sake,

Upon seeing Ryan, Victoria was overjoyed. She took his small hand in hers, asking if he was replaceing his studies difficult, if he was eating well, and if he was sleeping soundly.

Ryan answered each question obediently, then excitedly told Victoria some of the funny stories from the academy. Victoria was like any fond grandparent, and she adored hearing about the playful antics of children. She listened intently, thoroughly enjoying the conversation.

During that time, Kylie also brought the eldest prince to visit Victoria.

The eldest prince, Connor, was just a year older than Ryan. Ideally, they should have been able to play together. However, Connor didn’t like Ryan and wasn’t interested in playing with him at all.

Connor didn’t even bother to hide his dislike. When Victoria asked the attendants to take the children outside to play, he shot Ryan a disdainful look.

“He smells funny. I don’t want to play with him.”

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“That’s enough. Don’t speak like that,” Kylie scolded him lightly, her tone firm.

“But Mom, he really does stink,” Connor persisted, scrunching his face in disgust. He shot Ryan another venomous glare. “Stay far away from me!”