Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1297

When Louis and Timothy arrived at Redstone Manor with Ivor Ziegler and Alec Walker, they saw the household guards of the manor loading crates into the waiting carriages.

Recognizing Carl, Louis called out, "Leaving tomorrow?"

Carl greeted them with a smile. "Yes, General Quinton. We leave first thing in the morning. Marshal Prince will escort them for part of the way, so we're getting everything packed tonight.'

"Marshal Prince will escort them for part of the way?" Louis frowned.

How could the marshal leave camp at such a time?

Carl shrugged nonchalantly. "It's just a short journey-only a couple of hours."

Then, with a sly smile, he added, "Marshal Prince said that women need to be pampered. She's traveling

far with such a young child. He said it's only fitting to see her off personally to show his regard."

Louis understood Oliver's fondness for this woman, so it wasn't surprising that he would send her off. Louis didn't say anything further.

came out to greet them. After exchanging formal greetings, Oliver invited them to

glanced at the laden table that held a wide assortment of fine dishes, their fragrances so rich they

spread was enough to feed 15 or

but feel nostalgic. Whether they followed Hector or Rafael, there was always food during meetings. But most of the time, it

made. Wartime fare

possibly eat all of this," Timothy said with

it's more sumptuous than a

concerns. "Sounds like I'm treating you all poorly. It's a little lavish, yes, but most of it is just snacks to go with the wine. You'll see, once

to discuss matters of war, not drink,"

drink," Oliver insisted, a wide grin on his face. "Let's speak freely tonight. I know some of you have concerns. With the great battle looming, if there's anything troubling you about me, feel free to speak up. If I have done something wrong, I will correct it. If there's nothing wrong, I'll commend you. We all need to be

glances before taking

tried voicing them before Oliver had never listened. It was likely that now the battle was nearing, Oliver

the two military advisors, Louis and

to approach matters with finesse. Everyone had known from the moment Oliver had arrived at Southern Frontier that he could not

voice their true concerns, it would only lead to unpleasantness. Tonight,

if Oliver's words were harsh at times, they had to swallow their frustrations for the

it? Especially those stationed far from home. Wine had become a comfort, a way to stave off the loneliness that came with being

there was something better to drink. Though they told