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.

unconcerned. He was waiting

a month, Thomas had been laying siege to the city without making a single move or showing any signs of an attack. This left Yuvan deeply uneasy. The siege meant that no news from the outside

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

was.

still reach the city-though it

the recruitment progress?" Yuvan asked,

to impose heavy taxes, Wayne had started recruiting soldiers, stirring up the people of Valken

denying the rumors of unjust taxation. Since then, no one else has come forward." Yuvan's voice was sharp with anger. "If they're

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

hated hearing most. His expression turned a deep shade of red as he bellowed, "Corrupt officials dominate the court, leading to

that a scout has entered through Asterpeak

Thomas has laid siege to the 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

idea. It's

as he fixed his eyes on Wayne. "Given the circumstances, speak freely-

voice

expression changed. "Feign surrender? How

surrender, we