Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 895

Salvador and the entire court were faced with only two choices.

The first was to flatly deny the massacre of civilians ever occurred.

The second was to act as though they had been unaware of the events, and after receiving the official correspondence from Westhaven, cooperate with their investigation. They could arrest those responsible, take corrective measures, and salvage their kingdom's honor before it was too late.

The official correspondence from Westhaven did not mention the border issues, but that matter would be decided later.

Salvador gathered his ministers and deliberated for three days.

The first option was impossible-Westhaven had already issued a formal accusation and had enough evidence. They had been building support within their own borders for months. The borders between the two kingdoms were already in turmoil, and any attempt to deflect responsibility would lead directly to war.

Given that the second option was the only viable one, the question now became who would be held accountable. Once the decision was made, Salvador exchanged a long look with Jeremiah. The others in the room remained silent, no one daring to speak.

would have to recall Dominic and hold him

of battle. He had been involved in quelling rebellions and eliminating bandits during Augustus' reign. He had fought at the Southern Frontier, repelled ambitious nomadic tribes, and in the end, guarded Victory Pass. Over

general to still be guarding the borders

dare speak up and ask to summon him back to the

to Rafael. "Hell Monarch, you were once the marshal of the armies during the Southern Frontier battle. How do you think this matter should

stunned silence in the room. Why would Salvador ask Rafael for advice? The Hell Monarch's wife was Dominic's granddaughter. If Rafael were to suggest summoning the

immediately felt a sense of dread, recalling all the unpleasant consequences of crossing

this matter by issuing an order for General Dominic to return to the capital for questioning. In the meantime,

as Davis himself, for their opinion. The two of them would be

Davis, then asked, "Do any of

several voices spoke in agreement, "We

remained silent and naturally didn't oppose. In fact,

who had died could not be brought back. Dominic had already submitted a petition of apology at

would imply he had known all along. Once that information spread, especially when the Westhaven envoy arrived, it would stir trouble