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.

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

If we

the drill master at Silverstone Estate,

known that Zoey had sent her people along with him. When Celeste arrived, she had discreetly removed all those spies. Now, everyone left in Redstone Manor were trusted confidants. Carl was initially stunned by the plan but quickly

luxury of the capital, enjoying a comfortable life as a drill instructor in Silverstone Estate. But since arriving here in the Southern Frontier, everything had been a

he could return to wealth and comfort, why would he stay here and

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 wouldn't be

in Redstone Manor. If they could take that with them, they would live comfortably,

fled from battle, it would bring disaster to his family. Even if he didn't lose his head, his assets would

Oliver

and young son back to the capital. So, they needed to buy some supplies for the journey. He also needed to send the household

the news but gave it little thought. After all, Oliver's wife was not one to endure hardship. Why would she want to stay in a war zone with the fighting

the infant had only just turned a month old-leaving the child in such a

Five carriages were prepared, along with boxes, crates, and several crates of local Southern Frontier