Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 569

Chapter 569

Although puzzled, Richard respectfully led Jeremiah to the inner hall and had coffee served.

Jeremiah was smiling brightly, which eased some of Richard's concerns.

"May I ask what private matter you've come to discuss with me?"

"Congratulations."

Jeremiah put down his cup, looking at him with a beaming smile. Although this matter needed to be revealed quickly, the joy was so great that he feared Richard might not be able to handle the shock of such news. Thus, he preferred to take it slow. "Congratulations?" Richard was even more puzzled. As the Minister of Protocol, there seemed to be no further promotion in sight. "May I ask what it is for?"

Jeremiah replied, "What was once lost has now been found."

Richard's confusion deepened. "Something lost has now been found? I haven't lost anything recently."

"His Majesty has decreed that the Ministry of Protocol should prepare to welcome the heroes of the Southern Frontier campaign. Among them are two heroes from your family."

dramatically. He took a deep breath, and said, "Has... Has the

"Bones? The two young men of the Cooper family are still alive. The Hell Monarch brought them back from Sandoria. After they were captured, they escaped, formed the Septimus Tetra reconnaissance team, and provided intelligence for our army during the Southern

head in disbelief. Tears brimmed in his eyes as he choked out, "No, Mr. Murray, you can't joke about this. When they died on the

patted his shoulder, and gave him a thumbs-up. "They did

he trembled. "Is it truly so? Are you

indeed true. His

ovenet

prepare for their reception. However, they won't be returning to the capital immediately. The Marquis of Elderglen's second son is severely injured,

can

knew he must maintain composure in front of the prime minister and within the office. However, he couldn't control the

of losing

his heart for

had never been allowed to surface. He had buried it under mountain of official duties. His sons had sacrificed their lives in the fight to reclaim the Southern Frontier, and asa father, he

a parent, it was still an overwhelming, bleeding sorrow to lose

moment and ensure you're not disturbed for now,"

would be good to let Richard have some time to himself to

Once Jeremiah left, Richard

outpouring of grief. Even during his sons' Sacrifice, he had only dared to shed