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.

Manor, and Oliver himself came out to greet them. After exchanging formal greetings, Oliver

that held a wide assortment of fine dishes, their fragrances so

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

nostalgic. Whether they followed Hector or Rafael, there was always food during meetings. But most of the time, it was just a bowl of potato stew, and it was rare to

was no comparison to be made. Wartime fare and peacetime

eat all of this,"

than

lavish, yes, but most of it is just

here to discuss matters of war, not drink,"

anything troubling you about me, feel free to speak

glances before taking their

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

urging of the two military advisors, Louis and Timothy refrained

However, military advisors knew how to approach matters with finesse. Everyone had known from the moment Oliver had arrived at Southern Frontier that he could not take criticism

input now was more about maintaining appearances. If they were to actually voice their true concerns, it would only lead to unpleasantness. Tonight, their main focus was preparing for

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

a comfort, a way to stave off

they had made do with rough, unrefined liquor. But tonight, there was something better to drink. Though they told themselves to drink sparingly, the