Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Thomas watched Oliver's retreating figure, unsure if the man genuinely didn't recognize him or hadn't heard the others calling his name. Or perhaps Oliver was deliberately pretending not to know him. it.

Forget

Jacob was right. It was best to let go of such matters. The most pressing issue now was Lawrence's condition.

After the military physician's examination, his expression turned grave. He asked Rafael to show him the medicine pills they had given Lawrence.

Then, the military physician said, "Thanks to this medicine pill, he's still alive right now."

The military had excellent medicine for wounds. But after the military physician finished his examination, he shook his head and asked Rafael to step outside for a word.

"Marsh... I mean, Your Highness, I've done everything possible. I can keep stable for a week or more at best, but I can't promise anything. His body is in terrible shape. There isn't a single patch of healthy skin, and the infection is spreading. If you hadn't given him those top-tier pills, he wouldn't have made it this far."

"I still have some of the pills. If he continues taking it, could it extend his life by a month?"

The military physician shook his head. "No. This medicine protects the heart and vessels. It's fortunate it has lasted this long, but extending his life for a month is impossible."

Rafael frowned. "You will accompany him back to the capital. I will inform Marshal Prince."

"Alright. It's truly difficult for him, and I admire his willpower. His determination is strong. He must be thinking of his family and is unwilling to give up. Most people would not

in the earlier years when the skirmishes were exceptionally brutal. But back then, he had something to fight for-Melanie had promised to betroth Carissa to him. No matter what, he would return alive to

belief sustained him

Tobias and the others and asked, "Over

replied, "He definitely

He also

a list together of all the things they wanted to do this lifetime.

gold

about how a

reclaiming the Southern Frontier, he might become someone who will break that promise. He's doing right by his kingdom, but he'll probably let his

the military physician assessed the situation, everyone felt as if

physician, but the situation was far more dire

He quickly wrote a brief letter to Carissa, and sent it via carrier pigeon. In the letter, he instructed her to set aside

and to

Frontier without delay. They were to meet in Westglade, and speed was

it was clear that only Sebastian and Lawrence's wife could be of immediate help. Sebastian would handle the medical treatment, and having Lawrence's wife by his side might bolster his will to survive. Sometimes, sheer