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

making a single move or showing any signs of an attack. This left Yuvan deeply uneasy. The siege meant that no

had no idea how the bandit uprisings he had orchestrated in various regions were progressing, whether Chester had managed to send reinforcements to join Thomas, or what the situation

was.

mountain paths and crossing through dense forests, one could still reach the city-though it would

goes the recruitment progress?" Yuvan asked,

spread that the court intended to impose heavy taxes, Wayne had started recruiting soldiers, stirring up the people of

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

and rebels. Who would willingly take on that

as he

already discovered that a scout has entered through Asterpeak Mountain. At the latest,

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 be

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

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

lowering his voice to a

"Feign surrender? How would that even

surrender, we can lure them into the city