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.

feast had been prepared in Redstone Manor, and Oliver himself came out to greet them. After exchanging formal

table that held a wide assortment of fine dishes, their fragrances so rich they could almost hear their appetites

about food, but they hadn't expected such extravagance. The spread was enough

during meetings. But most of the time, it was

there was no comparison to be made.

is too much. We can't possibly eat all of this," Timothy

more sumptuous than a festival

most of it is just snacks to

matters of

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,

men exchanged glances

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

of the two military advisors, Louis and Timothy refrained

military advisors knew how to approach matters with finesse. Everyone had known from the moment

appearances. If they were to actually voice their true concerns, it would only lead to unpleasantness.

had to swallow their frustrations for the greater good. "To the

home. Wine had become a comfort, a way to stave off the loneliness that came with

past, they had made do with rough, unrefined liquor. But tonight, there was something better to drink. Though