Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 982

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The group unanimously agreed that Westhaven would likely lower its demands to expedite the negotiations. The most probable outcome was that the border issue would either be compromised or set aside entirely.

Jacob spoke up, "Prince Yuvan's repeated schemes have all failed, which shows how difficult his situation is now. His network was probably all under Eleanor's control. Since she's fallen, he's likely running out of options in the capital.

As Jacob had pointed out, Yuvan truly had few paths left to pursue.

Wayne had made several moves, repeatedly using Harvey as a front while concealing another hidden operation. Now, both layers had been completely uprooted, with the loss of more than ten of their suicide soldiers.

They kept a close watch on the situation at Concord Lodge. From the fact that Sebastian had gone there, it was clear the plan had failed. Even when Lisandra fell unconscious, the mother Soulgrip Threadworm was unable to control the larvae inside her. From there, it was likely understood that the plan was doomed.

Though disappointed, Wayne couldn't help but admire Lisandra. Fighting against the control of the Soulgrip Threadworms was incredibly difficult. Even the most skilled warriors and determined minds couldn't manage it. As far as he knew, only one person, who was extraordinary in both status and in willpower, could resist the influence of the threadworms.

a formidable challenge, Wayne

King Edmund ascended the throne, he stirred things up and manipulated public opinion. However, all of this will backfire on him. Plus,

his mind, the late crown prince is the most important. The kingdom and the people come second. That's why he was willing to ally with us. But this alliance wasn't based on his ambitions. It's like building a tall tower on unstable ground-it will eventually collapse. When it does, it may pull us down with it. So, we can't place our hopes on King

all the princes, the one

that Grand Princess Lisandra will hurry back to deal with him. Prince Emory's faction will use this opportunity

missed the best opportunity. When Starhaven was battling against Westhaven at both

may have

I raise an army in rebellion, I'll be labeled a traitor for sure. Our only chance is if Victory Pass falls or if the border line is ceded through negotiation. That's the

both reputation and power. Struggling with

talking of defeat would only weaken their resolve and make success even more

not understand

had been taken, it was natural to want to press forward and make everything legitimate. Without that,