Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1300

Oliver's sudden flight not only shattered the morale of the troops but also left Louis, Timothy, and the others feeling deeply disheartened and demoralized.

Had Oliver stayed and died here, the effect wouldn't have been nearly as disastrous.

Meanwhile, rumors spread quickly throughout the Southern Frontier. It seemed someone was deliberately stirring the pot, creating panic and undermining the soldiers' spirits. If Sandoria claimed victory in the first battle, it would be a crushing blow, and the Southern Frontier Army would likely be on the defensive from then on.

An urgent dispatch was sent to the capital, racing to deliver news of the crisis.

Before the dispatch could even reach the capital, Salvador was the first to realize that Rafael had gone missing.

On the fifth day of Rafael's sudden illness, Salvador sent Robert and Derek to visit Hell Monarch Estate

once more.

Jacob originally planned to stick to the story that Rafael had gone to Sebastian's villa to recuperate. On second thought, Salvador had sent the royal physician again just a few days later, even though he knew Rafael's condition was improving under Sebastian's care.

doubts hadn't

could go there, and if Rafael wasn't found, it would only raise more suspicion. So, Jacob told Robert and Derek that Rafael

either. He would only grow increasingly suspicious, likely wondering if Rafael was plotting something in secret- or even worse, if he was

own.

he would direct at Rafael when he eventually

wouldn't take action against the people at Hell Monarch Estate. At most, he

after Derek returned to the palace to report,

Monarch Estate," Salvador instructed. "Watch Carissa closely-every move she makes and who she speaks to. Also, keep an eye on Jacob in the estate. I want to know everything!" lan was Salvador's trusted confidant. He

left, Salvador was left alone, his thoughts spinning. From the moment Rafael had fallen ill, he had felt

arose that the court desperately needed capable men. And yet,

Salvador's suspicions had

the forces behind Yuvan's rebellion, but hadn't

possibility, though, that Rafael himself was the

sense. With his commanding presence, Rafael could effortlessly take control of

Yuvan's rebellion. If this mysterious person was indeed Rafael,

he wanted to mislead others—perhaps to throw suspicion onto the plot and draw himself into the conspiracy. It would allow Rafael to get closer to the people involved on that side, positioning himself in