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.

remained unconcerned. He was waiting

over half a month, Thomas had been laying siege to the city without making a single move or showing any signs of

the bandit uprisings he had orchestrated in various regions were progressing, whether Chester

was.

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

recruitment progress?"

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

Since the siege began, General Farrell has been calling out daily, denying the rumors of unjust taxation. Since then, no one else

royal army arrives, we will be labeled as traitors and rebels. Who would willingly take on that title? If the rebellion

he hated hearing most. His expression turned a deep shade of red as he bellowed, "Corrupt officials dominate the court, leading to widespread chaos and suffering among the people. I am acting under Heaven's will to cleanse

"Mr. Judd has already discovered that a scout has entered through Asterpeak Mountain. At the latest, we will have news by

clicked his tongue. "Now that 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 to

"Your Highness, I do have an idea. It's risky, but it depends on whether you dare to take the

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

stepped closer, lowering his voice to a

expression changed. "Feign surrender?

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