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

at him. "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

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

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

face as he trembled. "Is it truly so?

softly It's indeed true. His Majesty has issued an edict for

ovenet

capital immediately. The Marquis of Elderglen's second son is severely injured,

can

made no sound. As the Minister of Protocol, he knew he must maintain composure in front of the prime minister and within the office. However, he couldn't control the tears that flowed like a

pain of losing his sons

his heart

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,

was still an overwhelming, bleeding sorrow to

will step out for a moment and ensure you're not disturbed for

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

Once Jeremiah left, Richard

years since he allowed himself such an outpouring of grief. Even during his sons' Sacrifice, he had only dared to shed tears in private. As the head of the family, he was supposed to be proud of their