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."

face changing dramatically. He took a deep breath, and said,

Sandoria. After they were captured, they escaped, formed the Septimus Tetra reconnaissance team, and provided intelligence for our army

his 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 battlefield, it

and gave him a thumbs-up. "They did well. I

streamed down Richard's face as he trembled. "Is it truly so? Are you

reaction, Jeremiah sighed softly It's indeed true. His Majesty has issued an edict for

ovenet

reception. However, they won't be returning to the capital immediately. The Marquis of Elderglen's

can

behind his arms. His shoulders shook, though he made no sound. As the Minister of Protocol, he knew he must maintain composure in front of the prime minister

pain of losing his sons

in his heart for

allowed to surface. He had buried it under mountain of official duties. His sons had sacrificed their lives in the

a parent, it was still an overwhelming, bleeding sorrow

and ensure you're not disturbed

to let Richard have some time to himself to

Once Jeremiah left, Richard

of grief. Even during his sons' Sacrifice, he had only dared to shed tears in private. As the

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