Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1286

After urging Thomas to return, Jacob sighed and said, "It's only natural for them to feel this way. They've given their best years for the Southern Frontier. Now, just as they've seen a glimpse of peace, war threatens once again. How could General Farrell bear to see it all undone?"

As he spoke, he glanced at Rafael, knowing that the prince was the one who could truly understand Thomas' frustration.

Rafael remained silent for a long time, his expression unreadable. Finally, he said, "Keep a close watch. If there's any news, report it immediately.

Jacob nodded. "Understood, Your Highness."

Rafael shifted the topic, asking, "What of Valken? With the city gates closed, has any news made it out? Is there any progress? Have they begun to follow the plan?"

"No news yet, but I trust Mr. Moore. He's a capable man, one who can stir things up when necessary," Jacob replied.

Rafael nodded. "If you trust him, then he has my trust as well."

Cole Moore was one of the deputy governors of Valken. When Rafael first learned of Yuvan's rebellion, he had sent someone to make contact with Cole, who was quite cunning and talented in both civil and military affairs.

Sigmund's reign. However, over the years, he had

seen this as dissatisfaction with the court and had drawn him into his circle. For years, Cole had lived a solitary, secretive life, abandoning any chance of promotion just to stay in Valken, quietly

core military forces hidden from Cole's reach. No letters had been exchanged, and Cole had been excluded from many of

find him, he gave up searching for proof. Instead, he kept a watchful eye

naturally not an issue. Often, his success relied on effectively utilizing

in him, Jacob trusted Cole's abilities. Even when they had previously investigated Valken's military strength, he deliberately chose not

then gone to Gracewood Women's Academy to teach martial arts with Cynthia before making a final stop at

was chaotic, Carissa remained determined to focus on

to Orchid Hall, Qiana quickly approached and softly said, "Your Grace, His Highness has been drinking alone for about an

toward the inner room but

"Where

in the bedroom," Qiana

nodded, then

had chosen the solitude of their bedroom, likely to avoid Jacob's notice. She lifted the curtain to enter and was immediately hit by the sharp, overpowering scent of alcohol. He must

in sight, but there was a large jug resting

he saw her, he flashed a faint