Semua Bab Her Graceful War Song: Bab 1271 - Bab 1280

When the news reached Valken, chaos erupted at Horizon Estate.Yuvan was beside himself with fury, and he hurled a glass cup across the room. "Useless fools! 5,000 private soldiers—how could they be wiped out without a word of warning? What is Tiberius even doing? So many men went to Lunvale, and he had no precautions in place! Not even a messenger to report this!"His face was contorted in a fury so terrifying that even Harvey, standing quietly nearby, dared not speak.This was a blow they had not seen coming.Yuvan's group had been solely focused on the private army in Stonebridge County. None of them ever imagined that problems would arise in Lunvale.Stone Village had been concealed so carefully. How could it have been discovered?Lunvale should never have drawn any attention in the first place!Its terrain was perfect—hidden tunnels and a stronghold backed by mountains on three sides. Yuvan had always thought that should their plans fail, they could retreat there and rema

The following day, Horizon Estate grew even more crowded, with several noble families from Ebonflow arriving.These noble families, by all rights, should have been the most opposed to upheaval, for only in times of peace and prosperity could they enjoy their wealth and titles.However, after decades of existence, their titles had dwindled from dukes to marquises. Some even faced the looming possibility of having their titles stripped away. Naturally, anxiety began to creep in. After all, they had once been at the height of their power.Of course, not every noble family aligned with Yuvan's cause. Some sought only to live quiet lives in their own corner of the world, and while they were keenly aware of Yuvan's machinations, they preferred not to involve themselves. For them, the key was never to offend anyone—so they chose to turn a blind eye.Since not everyone had arrived yet, Yuvan decided to delay matters further, claiming he would make his decision only once everyone had gather

Cece Spencer, of course, was none other than Celeste Kingsley.After the birth of their son, she had blossomed anew. Her figure was as slender and graceful as ever, untouched by the weight of motherhood. Despite the harsh winds and biting cold of last year's winter in the Southern Frontier, she had flourished. Her complexion was as smooth as silk, and she radiated a delicate allure that made it impossible to look away.In the estate, everything of value seemed to be reserved for her. Each day, she indulged in camel's milk stews and royal jelly soup, soaking in sheep's milk baths—luxuries she had no qualms about enjoying even after the flow of money from the capital had dried up. To Oliver, she seemed almost impossibly delicate. Holding her soft, fragile hand stirred something deep in his chest. He knew it was unusual—after all, he had spent his life surrounded by women of all kinds, from those of exceptional beauty to those of quiet sweetness. Yet it was this woman, with her natu

When Barrett arrived at Victory Pass, he made his way to the marshal's residence, Stormwatch Keep.He had braced himself for a harsh reception—to his surprise, the Sullivan family merely sent someone to collect the gift and ushered them to their quarters. No one came out to berate him or discipline him. He stood in stunned silence for a long moment before dragging his weary feet back outside."The marshal's residence here is nothing like ours at the Southern Frontier," remarked Glen, one of the soldiers accompanying him. "It's grand enough, but it's so bare and simple—there's not a single fine thing here.""Don't compare General Sullivan to Marshal Prince," Barrett said.Inwardly, he thought that Oliver wasn't worthy of being compared.Thinking Barrett was cautioning him against criticizing Oliver, Glen quickly fell silent.For the moment, they had been settled in the large camp, sleeping in the communal barracks. Of course, if they wanted to return to the Southern Frontier soone

By noon the next day, both Rafael and Carissa awoke lazily, their bodies still heavy with the remnants of sleep.Their eyes met, and Rafael's gaze darkened. The sleep had restored him completely, filling him with energy. He pulled her close, his lips brushing her ear.Carissa quickly pushed him away. "We need to get up!"Lulu was waiting outside. When she heard noise from inside the room, she feared they would be distracted again and hurriedly called out, "Your Highness, Your Grace, Lady Helen has sent someone three times already."Rafael reluctantly withdrew his hand from its resting place, his gaze still burning with intensity. His tone was commanding yet playful. "I'll listen to you now, but tonight... You'll listen to me."The night before, Rafael had returned too late to greet Helen.Normally, she never fussed about where he went, even if it was to the battlefield.It wasn't that she didn't know the dangers of war, but Helen had always had complete faith in her son's invinc