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.

examination during the 11th year of Sigmund's reign. However, over the years, he had only reached the position of deputy governor because of

which expressed cynical views of the world. Yuvan had seen this as dissatisfaction with the court and had drawn him

had been exchanged, and Cole had been excluded from many of the critical meetings and

up searching for proof. Instead, he kept a watchful eye on their movements, quietly recruiting

advancement was naturally not an issue. Often, his

thoroughly vetted him before putting his faith in him, Jacob trusted Cole's abilities. Even when they had previously investigated Valken's military strength, he deliberately

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

remained determined to focus on her responsibilities, making

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

inner

asked, "Where is he

the

nodded, then hurried

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 have

was no wine bottle in sight, but there was

her, he flashed a faint smile. "You're