Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1280

Tiberius had confessed, the "suicide soldiers" had been interrogated, and even Eleanor, before her death, had left a letter of repentance admitting her regret over aiding her brother's plans for rebellion.

These pieces of evidence together nailed Yuvan's treason firmly in place!

Salvador acted quickly. He issued a royal edict summoning Yuvan to return to the capital and face his crimes. Alongside this, a second edict was sent to Valken's governor, ordering Yuvan's arrest and transport to the capital.

At this point, Yuvan had no choice but to revolt.

But it wasn't the clean, decisive uprising he had envisioned. Instead, his hesitation and lack of resolve

were laid bare before his allies, and whatever respect or authority he had was swiftly eroded.

In such moments, those conspiring alongside him began to hope for someone more decisive and capable

to replace Yuvan as their leader. This wasn't mere wishful thinking-they knew there was such a possibility.

Wayne had planted that seed of hope. Both he and Harvey had been working behind the scenes, laying the groundwork for such a transition.

Yuvan raised his army, rumors began to spread. It was said that the Southern Frontier military officers were colluding with the people of Sandoria. They were allowing Sandoria soldiers to invade the Southern Frontier, and a war was on the verge of breaking

of bandits emerged in multiple regions, seizing control of the mountains, killing indiscriminately, and sowing chaos. The court faced widespread criticism, with

of cowardice and his ministers of treachery. Yuvan claimed he was acting in the name of justice and righteousness, calling for all those with a sense of

a few bandits causing trouble far from the large-scale disturbance he had expected. Also, his private army had been reduced to just 3,000 men. Even with the 500 household soldiers from Valken, they only added

moved out of Stonebridge County, led by Craig Morris. According to their earlier agreement, once Yuvan issued the proclamation, Craig would rally the

could be easily taken with Craig's forces. Three districts and more than 30,000 men-it was supposed

Craig. When they sent people to search, Craig and the private

out of Stonebridge County in several batches, spread across these various districts. Most were hidden in the mountains, with supplies stockpiled in advance, awaiting Wayne and Harvey to deliver

areas had been bribed, Yuvan's men controlled the critical checkpoints. Years of meticulous planning had ensured there would be

He stormed through Horizon Estate, smashing anything in his path. His eyes were bloodshot as he snarled at Wayne and Harvey, "Where are my soldiers? Where is Craig? He's been hounding me day and night to raise my banner. Now

back and forth in the chaos of the

looked genuinely bewildered, fear etched across their faces. They insisted they had no idea why Craig hadn't mobilized the

first light to find Craig. We will ensure he raises the army and takes control

something wrong. Something is definitely wrong," Yuvan muttered, his bloodshot eyes darting wildly as though piecing together a puzzle. His expression twisted into something monstrous. "Craig wouldn't dare defy me. Someone must have gotten

at Wayne as he accused,

never betray you! The private