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."

of his family and is unwilling to give up. Most people would not have endured the suffering he has."

past few years entrenched in battles 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 promised to betroth Carissa to him. No matter what, he would return

belief sustained him through each

Tobias and the others and asked, "Over these years, who has

replied, "He definitely

He also

told me they made a list together of all the things they wanted

thousand gold coins

how a man's

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

and covered his face with his hands. After the military physician assessed the situation, everyone felt as

City and had access to a military physician, but the situation was far

his eyes reddening. He quickly wrote a brief letter to Carissa, and sent it via carrier pigeon. In the letter,

and

They were to meet in Westglade, and speed was of the

that only Sebastian and Lawrence's wife could be of immediate help. Sebastian