Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 941

Lisandra felt a slight unease as she watched Leroy and Icarus leave the banquet. When they returned, there was an exchange of glances between them, as if they were confirming something.

Her brow furrowed deeper, a sense of something being off growing stronger. But there was no way she could ask Icarus to explain. Asking him to step out again during the banquet would be far too conspicuous. Anyone with eyes would notice something was wrong.

Westhaven was on the brink of internal chaos, and Lisandra had no desire to stir up further conflict. She had come here to seek justice, but her real purpose was to stabilize Edmund's claim to the throne and ease the unrest among the people.

When they had gone to the Southern Frontier to seek justice, they had already suffered significant losses-both men and resources. The heavy financial aid given to Sandoria had drained the national treasury, so the kingdom could hardly endure another costly war that would further harm the common people.

If war was to come, it would have to wait at least five years.

The palace banquet carried on with music from musicians and performances from dancers, but everyone was lost in their own thoughts. They hid behind fake smiles as they observed one another from the shadows.

By the time the banquet ended, it was late. Lisandra led the envoys in their formal farewells.

his quarters with the help of the palace servants. Tonight, everything at the banquet had seemed peaceful. As for tomorrow's

a real, living, ordinary person. The constant talk of selflessness

was the one to fear most, as human nature

Dominic, whom Salvador respected. Dominic's loyalty wasn't something he just spoke of. He proved it

hearts

people to investigate Valken, but so far, there was no evidence to suggest any trouble there. He had also dispatched agents to Stonebridge County, which was part of Eleanor's territory. If Yuvan dared not act openly in Valken, he would most likely

case,

with talented individuals, and Salvador's dad had left him an excellent

court matters, they all ended up bringing up

Yuvan's covert investigation, he left it to lan. However, lan's people were still leagues behind those

others gradually made their way out.

with you before then. Would

to reveal her cool, composed expression. "Mr. Stellwyn, it's already late. Might we

I'd just like the chance to sit down and speak with him alone before negotiations begin. I want to