Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 140

The melody stirred every heart, making blood surge and eyes blaze with heat. As the drums' final, heavy beats signaled the end of the performance, silence fell over the crowd.

Carrying Hector's memorial plaque, Rafael lifted it high as if to let Hector enter the city first. With the plaque raised, he stepped forward into the city, followed by the others. Everyne holding a plaque remained silent and solemn.

Once inside the city, they knelt before Salvador.

"I, Rafael Sanford, together with the late Hector Sinclair and our soldiers, have returned victorious. Thanks to your blessings, Your Majesty, as well as the blessings of Starhaven's ancestors, we have fulfilled our mission and reclaimed the Southern Frontier," Rafael loudly declared.

His voice echoed through the city gates, resonating through the capital.

Like an explosion, the crowd erupted into cheers, filled with both joy and tears.

Salvador felt his eyes burn as he personally stepped forward to help Rafael to his feet. Gazing at Hector's plaque with deep emotion, he choked up several times, struggling to find his voice.

"Rise. By my decree, all the armies involved will be rewarded!"

"On behalf of all the soldiers, I thank you for your great favor, Your Majesty!" Rafael replied.

approached Carissa, who stood tall and proud. Holding her brother's plaque, she kept

Sinclair!" Salvador called

Majesty!" Carissa

had darkened her once-beautiful face, but she still looked striking, her eyes like two shining black

pang of guilt. He had doubted her when she came to the palace seeking help, suspecting she was motivated by personal concerns. But she had proven herself with her strength, showing everyone that she

well, and so have you!" Salvador said in front of the court officials and citizens. "Together with the Hell Monarch and the generals holding the plaques, you will ride in my carriage for a procession around the city. All other soldiers will follow

now grown into a general. I am deeply relieved; I believe your father's spirit in heaven feels

in gratitude at

traveled back to the palace in a separate carriage, escorted by the royal guards.

of the procession, but neither of them was granted a

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allowed to ride horses.

journey back to the capital, he had been confined to the back of a horse. Though he could dismount and walk with assistance later on, the journey had left him too battered to endure the jolting of the horse, so he had to be supported as he

by his servants, Benjamin spotted

injured, he hurried over with concern, asking, " Barrett,

conflicted as he looked at his older brother. "You should go back

attend the palace banquet, right? I'll return