Chapter 437

Sure enough, within a few days, the rumors about Aurora ceased to spread.

The storytellers in coffeehouses and taverns had quickly changed their tune. They now claimed that while Starhaven soldiers had indeed been captured at the Southern Frontier battle, Starhaven's army had also taken many Sandorian soldiers as prisoners. In the end, both sides exchanged their prisoners, and there were no instances of mistreatment or abuse of the captives.

To outsiders, it might seem like a minor issue. However, those sensitive to the situation could sense that something was off.

The general populace was unaware that Westhaven soldiers had also been sent to assist Sandoria on the battlefield—such military matters were kept confidential. Even if a few knew, it was a minority, and the information would not spread widely unless someone intentionally spread it.

Meanwhile, Rafael's household army had been established, including over two hundred men from the Hell Monarch Army, whom Rafael had recovered