Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

At Hell Monarch Estate, Jacob reported the situation to Rafael in the study, then settled down to sip his coffee once he was done.

"So, Noah headed straight to Uncle Yuvan's residence after leaving Hartstone Estate?" Rafael raised an eyebrow. "Hah. It seems our suspicions were correct. They're all working together with Aunt Eleanor." "Prince Harvey has been hiding it too well. We never paid him much attention before," Jacob said.

"I was stuck at the Southern Frontier battlefield over the past few years, so I missed a lot that happened in the capital," Rafael said, analyzing the situation. "They haven't gained enough power yet. Otherwise, they would have made their move when my brother first took the throne. Back then, there was chaos at Victory Pass and a war at the Southern Frontier. When my father passed away and a new king took the throne, that would have been their best chance."

Jacob considered it for a moment, then shook his head. "That may have been their best chance, but it wasn't the right time for them to seize the throne. With internal and external strife, inheriting such a mess would have been quite a challenge for them." "It would have been a challenge, but they would also have had a higher chance of success," Rafael countered.

Jacob explained, "Your Highness, that just goes to show Prince Yuvan's grand ambitions. He wants the throne, along with fame and public support. That's why he's investing so deeply. If he were to rebel while the kingdom was fighting enemy kingdoms, he would be branded as a usurper even if he succeeded. One who desires everything will inevitably end up with nothing. I imagine he's regretting his choices now."

Rafael agreed with Jacob's words, saying, "For now, let's keep an eye on the situation and support Carissa's plan to topple Aunt Eleanor. By the way, have we received any news from Westhaven?" That was the second piece of news Jacob was there to report.

"Marshal Liam was attacked and severely injured. He's currently in a coma. He faced assassination attempts several times before and managed to evade them, but he wasn't so lucky this time." "Could we get someone to infiltrate his circle?" the prince questioned.

"We have one person who managed to do so, but he's not in a position of importance. He's only a minor guard at Marshal Liam's estate, so he wasn't present during the attack. Even if he had been, it wouldn't have mattered. There were many ruthless assassins. Marshal Liam is highly skilled and his guards are all elite fighters, but they still couldn't avoid the ambush," Jacob replied.

"What about Westhaven's king? What's the situation with him now? Didn't they initially say that he wouldn't survive the summer? Autumn is already upon us now," Rafael asked.

and even Westhaven's citizens don't know the true state of

see." Rafael

ascended the throne, the situation in Starhaven would turn dire. There would be troubles both inside and outside the kingdom. After thinking for a while, Rafael said, "Help me send a message to Winona. See if

Claire. She'll arrange for the

trying to get

calm and composed. "I just wanted to let you know that I'm earning the salary you're paying me with a clear conscience,

through heaven and hell, so why worry about that? Well, if you need anything else, you can ask Carissa," Rafael said with a laugh. Jacob's usually cool demeanor softened into a slight smile. "I don't want much, just a painting

orchid painting? There are plenty

"I would

eyes lit up with

wistful. "Yes. I have never given up searching for

sister went missing when

have passed, and she

if Kyle could paint her, it would be a painting of her at age seven. How will