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."

must be thinking of

on the Southern Frontier. He had faced death repeatedly, especially in the earlier years when the skirmishes were exceptionally brutal. But back then, he had something to fight for-Melanie had

belief sustained him

and asked, "Over these years, who has Lawrence mentioned the most? Who

replied, "He definitely

parents. He also

they made a list together of all the things they wanted to

thousand gold

about how a man's

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

down, and covered his face with his hands. After the military physician assessed the situation, everyone felt as if a heavy stone was pressing down on them. They had hoped Lawrence would recover once they returned

had access to a military physician, but the situation was far more dire than

a brief letter to Carissa, and sent

and to

Southern Frontier without delay. They were to meet

their only means of urgent communication. Everett also had pigeons, but it was clear that only Sebastian and Lawrence's wife could be of