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.

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

court and had drawn him into

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

his peace. But when Rafael sent someone to find him, he gave up searching for proof. Instead, he kept a watchful eye

not an issue. Often, his success relied

before putting his faith in him, Jacob trusted Cole's abilities. Even when they had previously investigated Valken's military strength, he deliberately chose not to involve Cole

working at the Capital Guard headquarters, then gone to Gracewood Women's

remained determined to focus on her responsibilities, making sure to do what was

approached and softly said, "Your Grace, His Highness has been drinking alone

glanced toward the inner

"Where

the bedroom," Qiana

nodded, then hurried

enter and

the settee. There was no wine bottle in sight,

flashed a