Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1368

Samson was just as confused.

"I don't know, either. It was Mr. Murphy himself who told me," he said.

Wayne's heart tightened with fear. Clifford was known for his meticulous planning. If he said he would arrive by nightfall, he would never be late.

"Could there have been an ambush along the way? That can't be," Wayne muttered, his mind racing. "The scouts reported that General Murray's forces were scattered, busy suppressing bandits, and they've already moved into Nanyara. They wouldn't be able to return in time."

"If there had been an ambush, Mr. Murphy would've sent word. They have scouts," Samson said, his face pale. "Sir, what do we do now? We can't win against the Capital Army."

Wayne took a few deep breaths, trying to calm himself. "Our only option is to survive. We need to find a way to escape and meet up with Mr. Murphy."

"But if we leave, Valken will fall," Samson said urgently. "What about all our families? How do we get them out? The gates are under guard. We can only escape through Asterpeak Mountain, but with so many elderly and children, how can we make it?"

Wayne gave quick orders to the servants and guards at Horizon Estate. "We don't have time to worry about that. We'll escape first. Your families will be safe-they're civilians. General Farrell won't harm them."

Samson hurried to the back courtyard. Fiona had already heard the news and was packing up their belongings. She didn't need Wayne to explain-she knew they had no choice but to flee.

panic, scrambling to gather valuables. However, the servants and attendants refused to listen to any of their orders, seizing gold and jewelry for themselves and fleeing through

a few of the more unruly servants before the rest dared not act out

someone to cover our escape. We cannot fall

to make it happen. Seeing his lack of ambition

rewards for herself. She was already too deeply

you've left, change your appearance and hide in a remote village. Don't let anyone

face twisted with dismay. She added pitifully, "And Asterpeak Mountain is home to wild beasts, wolves, tigers, and

die. Do you want to keep your

tugged at her sleeve, a silent warning.

clear that escaping was the most

guards to escort them out. But as soon as he made the decision, it became clear that the other officials in Valken were doing the same. With the city in disarray and leadership lacking, Wayne's authority no longer held

never wanted to fight against the Capital Army, to begin with. Escaping was the best outcome

third. Valken was already struggling to hold its ground against the

despair. The truth was, they

and take civilians

in a battle was a scattered and disorganized force. Without unity, how could they possibly stand

the time the first light of

over Valken, the city had