Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1018

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The next morning, after court was dismissed, Rafael brought the recently reviewed case files to the royal study for an audience with the king. Along the way, he took the opportunity to give a routine report on the progress of the treason case.

Though the case was still unresolved, the Ministry of Justice continued its investigation and submitted periodic updates. At this point, these reports were more procedural than substantive. Suspicion had increasingly focused on Yuvan, yet Salvador hadn't authorized an investigation into him. In fact, he hadn't even publicly addressed the issue. Even after Rafael had spelled things out clearly, the king remained silent. Salvador skimmed through the files Rafael had brought. After hearing the latest developments in the treason case, he commented, "So, it seems there's still no real progress."

There could be progress if he said something!

Salvador set the files aside. "Well, keep investigating."

"Yes, Your Majesty," Rafael responded.

Noticing his brother lingering instead of leaving, Salvador raised a brow. "Is there something else?"

Rafael grinned. "Nothing urgent. Just that Uncle Yuvan has invited me and my family to dinner tonight."

Salvador glanced up, a flicker of surprise crossing his eyes before he smiled. "It's been some time since Uncle Yuvan returned to the capital to attend to his duties. As you're younger than him, you should've hosted him first. But since he's extended the invitation, go ahead and enjoy."

Rafael's grin widened, showing off his pearly white teeth, his smile as bright as the midday sun. "That's exactly what I thought, Your Majesty."

expression softened. "I hear Edgeview Estate has quite the collection of rare and exotic flowers. Take a look around

gleaming again.

then. The prime minister is

excusing himself before turning to

on his lips. For reasons he couldn't quite explain, he felt a rare sense of relief settle

heavy weight seemed to have lodged itself in his chest, making him see suspicion in everyone around him. Now that the shadow of doubt had gradually narrowed its focus on Yuvan, that weight only seemed to press harder, making

Valken. Yet, Salvador still had no clear grasp of how extensive that power had become. The agents sent to investigate hadn't returned-not a

after night, Salvador lay awake, restless and plagued by thoughts. He had considered sending his younger brother to investigate, but didn't dare

someone to

need to amass elite forces, weapons, gold, and provisions. While Yuvan might think he had not gathered enough, it didn't necessarily mean

and Rafael

the Sinclair Army's refusal to fully comply

remained firmly

the Ministry of Justice push the investigation further. Instead, he left the case on hold there while secretly assigning lan's

primary issue was that Yuvan had taken no action in the

this

heard Rafael's cheerful remarks. By all logic, it should've heightened his sense of crisis. From

invitation was the perfect