Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1363

That evening, Samson returned with a scout and hastily reported, "Your Highness, Mr. Harper has successfully rallied our scattered troops and secured 500 warhorses from the Spencer family. He is making his way back now. If the pace holds, he will arrive in three days."

Yuvan sprang to his feet, his heart pounding with excitement. "Is that true?"

"Absolutely, Your Highness. The scout is waiting outside. You may call him in to confirm."

"Bring him in!" Yuvan sat back down, his pulse racing.

At last, he had gathered all the forces-but the news of the Spencer family providing 500 warhorses caught him off guard. Since the fallout over Violet's incident, he had severed ties with the Spencer family. The scout entered, kneeling before Yuvan. "Your Highness, Mr. Harper sends word that the private army has assembled. Also, Mr. Murphy, one of Prince Nicholas' advisors, is leading 5,000 men and 500 warhorses in support. Prince Nicholas has one request-he wants the rescue of Prince Hayden." Yuvan froze at the mention of Nicholas' name. He had courted Nicholas' favor before, but the man's intentions had always been unclear. Thus, Yuvan had long since distanced himself from him.

Now, it seemed the people who had once been his allies had all backed out, while Nicholas-whom he had ruled out-was the one stepping forward.

It made sense. Nicholas' dad, Hayden, was still trapped in the capital. Officially, he was in the capital, but in reality, he was being held as a hostage. It was clear that Nicholas must be furious about this. Nicholas' character was well-known-refined, gentlemanly, and deeply devoted to his family. His reputation for devotion toward his parent was famous throughout the southern provinces. His elderly father, alone and trapped in the capital, must have left him with no choice but to reach out for help. Hence, Yuvan immediately summoned his advisors to discuss their next steps for three days.

He had agreed to the feigned surrender plan. When Wayne had first suggested it, Yuvan had considered

falling into place, the plan might just work. If they could lure Thomas into the city

the bandit uprisings. He would be unable to lend aid. Once Thomas and his army were eliminated, Yuvan would no longer need to worry about Chester. Then, it would be time to march straight into the

Mystic Army wouldn't be enough to

scout returned with a carrier pigeon, making it possible to

within four hours, the pigeon

Yuvan examined the letter

The message instructed him to release the pigeon and begin the feigned surrender at noon two days later,

be drawn

to pretend that he had captured Yuvan and escort him out of the city, then invite Thomas into the city

though

inherently risky. Yuvan felt a knot of unease tightening in his chest. He called for Wayne privately to join him in the

out

said, "Your Majesty, the signs point

will be aided by powerful allies-as though heaven

of "Your Majesty"

Yuvan's