Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1362

Hayden clenched his fists, his anger and helplessness tightening his chest as he followed behind.

The physician worked quickly, examining Sonny's injuries. Both of his legs were broken, three of his teeth were knocked out, and his face was riddled with fractures. Despite the pain that twisted his expression, he still grinned at Hayden, forcing a smile through gritted teeth.

He tried to assure Hayden with a look that said he would be fine.

Hayden turned away, his heart aching. The man who had stood by his side for so many years now lay in such a state. Fury surged within him, but there was nothing he could do.

Back in Nerovia, he had ordered an extra emblem to be made, just in case the day ever came when Nicholas stole the original to mobilize Hayden's forces. If Hayden noticed in time, someone could use the duplicate emblem to stop Nicholas.

Hayden hadn't expected it to serve its purpose this way, though.

The chaos of the riverworks project was swiftly quelled. Cameron was arrested and imprisoned in Astral Prison for negligence in oversight. Edwin himself took over the oversight of the riverworks, and all other officials from the Waterworks Department involved were dismissed for negligence.

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However, both Salvador and Carissa knew the truth-on the surface, Cameron appeared to be the one in charge, but in reality, the true mastermind had long been in control. Even with Cameron's death, nothing would change.

He was waiting for good news

single move or showing any signs of an attack. This left Yuvan deeply uneasy. The siege meant that no news from the outside

bandit uprisings he had orchestrated in various regions were progressing, whether Chester had managed to send reinforcements to join

was.

crossing through dense forests, one could still reach the city-though it would take considerable time. In other words, even if any news did make it back, it would likely reflect the

goes the recruitment progress?"

impose heavy taxes, Wayne had

began, General Farrell has been calling out daily, denying the rumors of unjust taxation. Since then, no one else has come forward." Yuvan's voice was sharp with anger. "If they're shouting, why aren't you shouting back? Keep spreading the

be labeled as traitors and rebels. Who would willingly take on that title? If the rebellion fails, they

of red as he bellowed, "Corrupt

already discovered that a scout has entered through Asterpeak Mountain.

city, those who once conspired with us have all withdrawn. They're too afraid to risk their lives. Even if news comes through, it's unlikely to be good. We must prepare

glint flashed in Wayne's eyes. "Your Highness, I do have an idea. It's risky, but

gaze sharpened as he fixed his eyes on Wayne. "Given the circumstances, speak

closer, lowering his voice

expression changed. "Feign surrender? How would that even

Wayne replied, "if Prince Harvey and I escort you to open the city gates and announce our surrender, we can lure them into the city and then capture them in one fell swoop.