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.

Salvador's doubts hadn't

simply claiming that Rafael was at Sebastian's villa wouldn't suffice. Robert could go there, and if Rafael wasn't found, it would only raise more suspicion. So, Jacob told Robert and Derek that Rafael had left for Meadow Ridge the previous

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

own.

thoughts, the less anger he would direct at Rafael when he eventually learned that the latter had

the people at Hell Monarch Estate. At most, he would

to the palace to report, Salvador's face

keep an eye on Jacob in the estate. I want to know everything!" lan was Salvador's trusted confidant.

his thoughts spinning. From the moment Rafael had fallen ill, he had felt something was off-something

time when internal strife and external threats arose that the court desperately needed capable men. And yet,

seemed Salvador's suspicions had

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

anything. Was there a possibility, though, that Rafael himself was the one pulling the strings

sudden "illness" and departure for Valken made perfect sense. With his commanding presence, Rafael could effortlessly take control of

mentioned another figure behind Yuvan's rebellion. If this mysterious person was indeed Rafael, then why mention them

onto the plot and draw himself into the conspiracy. It would allow Rafael to get closer to