Her Majestic Battle Cry

+25 BONUS Chapter 1333 Chapter 1333 The man Gerald had asked Carissa to look into was named Clifford Murphy.

One of the Murphy family's ancestors had once fought alongside the founding king, earning the hereditary title of the Marquis of Doveshire. But for reasons unknown, Clifford fell out of favor with Sigmund, and his noble rank was reduced to the Earl of Paxford. After that, he moved out of the capital to live in seclusion near Ebonflow. By now, few in the capital likely remembered him, "He never married, and the Murphy family business belongs to him," said Claire.

Carissa's eyes widened in surprise. "He's the one behind the Murphy family business?" The Murphy family business in Ebonflow was known to be immensely lucrative. While it didn't rival the Spencer family, it involved many industries, with extensive connections.

There were many people in Starhaven with the surnMurphy, but since Clifford had long since secluded himself, refusing to see visitors, no one suspected that he was the true owner of the Murphy family business.

A well-established name, the Murphy family business had been around for over a century. Before Clifford left the capital, no one had known his family was involved in business at all.

Claire quickly explained, "The Murphy family business wasn't always his. When Mr. Murphy arrived in Ebonflow, the business was struggling. It had severe financial troubles and was on the verge of collapsing. At that point, Mr. Murphy bought the business." Carissa sighed. "Everyone's hiding their secrets so well." "But what's his motive?" Claire asked, puzzled. "He has no heirs, has severed ties with his relatives, and is at an age where he could be nearing the end of his life. Could he be holding a grudge and seeking revenge against King Sigmund for stripping him of his title?" Carissa thought that was a possibility. Speople lived their lives only to get even.

But there was also the matter of why Sigmund had taken away Clifford's title in the first place. Who really knew that, aside from Gerald? And maybe Jeremiah too? Carissa considered which of the two to approach to find out the source of Clifford's resentment. In the end, she decided to visit Jeremiah. Gerald's health wasn't great, and he seemed to have a special interest in Clifford. If he learned that Clifford was involved in treasonous schemes, he might act out of anger, endangering his life.

But there was something even worse to consider. If Gerald felt guilty for not helping Clifford and decided to aid him, that would truly cause chaos.

Later that evening, Carissa headed to Jeremiah's residence.

The estate was dimly lit. Jeremiah lived a life of frugality, with the lighting of his desk being the only thing he spared no expense for. When he learned that Carissa had cto discuss matters concerning Sigmund's reign, he led her into his study.

Upon hearing Clifford's name, he froze for a moment, his eyes distant as memories resurfaced.

There was a trace of regret in his gaze as he spoke, “He was once the commander of the Royal Guard under both King Augustus and King Sigmund. At the time, the Mystic Army hadn't been established yet, and the Royal Guard was under his command. He was highly favored by King Sigmund. They say a king has no friends, at King Sigmund was an exception.

"Mr. Murphy, being ten years or so older than King Sigmund, was not only a mentor to him but also a close friend.

1/2 Chapter 1333 +25 BONUS It's said that King Sigmund learned his martial arts from him. Both Mr. Murphy and Lord Quinton served as King Sigmund's teachers-one in martial arts, the other in literature." Carissa listened intently, then asked, "So, even before King Sigmund becking, he already knew Mr. Murphy?" "Yes, that's right. Back then, Lord Quinton was still a senior tutor. Typically, tutors to the crown prince would be people with vast knowledge and wisdom, but Lord Quinton was an exception. He was only about 30 years old at the time, though I don't recall the exact age. Mr. Murphy was about seven or eight years younger than him, I believe. Anyway, they were very close, with Mr. Murphy handling martial arts, and Lord Quinton taking care of the scholarly side." Jeremiah chuckled softly, tapping his temple. "I'm getting a bit foggy in my old age. Please bear with me, Grace." Your Carissa smiled gently. "No need to apologize. But what I'd like to know is why Mr. Murphy was stripped of his title.

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This piqued her curiosity. Sigmund had treated Clifford as both a teacher and a friend, a bond not to be taken NO lightly. Why did they eventually fall out, leading to Clifford's title being stripped and his position taken away?

Jeremiah's face darkened slightly and seemed reluctant to answer clearly finding this a sensitive subject. "Why do you want to know?" he asked. "It's a matter of importance, not personal curiosity," Carissa replied, her lips pressing into a thin line.

She felt a little guilty in saying that, as there was a bit of personal curiosity mixed with her professional interest.

Jeremiah raised an eyebrow. "Have you asked Lord Quinton about it?"

"Lord Quinton might not be the most forthcoming on this matter, som thought it best to ask you first. Is it something you also cannot reveal, Mr. Murray?" Carissa asked. Jeremiah hesitated before nodding. "If it concerns important matters, then there's no reason not to tell you."