Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1296

A flicker of disgust passed through Celeste's lowered eyes.

What a waste-no skills, no abilities, lacking in both wisdom and courage, unable even to be ruthless. How could someone like that accomplish anything significant?

But when she lifted her gaze, her eyes shone with renewed light. "You have a kind heart, my love. I didn't fall in love with the wrong man."

Having made his decision, Oliver found himself unexpectedly calm.

He cupped Celeste's face in his hands, imagining a future where they ran away together-living in

secrecy, enjoying a life of wealth and leisure. That idea didn't sound half bad.

He had known glory once, served the kingdom, and given his all. Who didn't value their life? He wasn't doing anything wrong.

shouldn't be spoken-whether he stayed or left the Southern Frontier, it would hardly matter. After all,

with him. If we are

Estate, and Oliver had brought him along to the Southern

had discreetly removed all those spies. Now, everyone

arriving here in the Southern Frontier, everything had been a struggle. Even a simple drink was hard to come by, and there were no

could return to wealth and comfort, why

if war came and Oliver went to the frontlines, could they sit idly by? They would be expected to fight too. It would be a death sentence for them! They weren't even official soldiers. Even if they tried to flee, they

in Redstone Manor. If they could take that with them, they would live comfortably, no matter where they went. Whether

After all, if Oliver fled from battle, it would bring disaster to his family. Even if he didn't lose

if Oliver didn't care,

with the war imminent, Oliver would send his wife and young son back to the capital. So, they needed to buy some supplies for the journey. He also needed to send the household servants back, so they

it little thought. After all, Oliver's wife was not one to endure hardship. Why would she

turned a month old-leaving the child in such

several crates of local Southern Frontier delicacies. They were said to be gifts for Evelyn and Zoey in the