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.

and attendants refused to listen to any of their orders, seizing gold and jewelry for themselves and fleeing

was enraged. He drew his sword and quickly struck down a few of the more unruly servants before the rest dared not act

"Samson, you must send someone to cover our escape.

lacked the resolve to make it happen.

some rewards for herself. She was already too deeply involved to back

hardened. "I'll send people to escort you out of Asterpeak Mountain. Once you've left, change your appearance and hide in a remote village. Don't let anyone know

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

you don't leave, you'll die. Do you want to keep your life, or do you want

silent warning. Seeing the fierce look on Samson's

escaping was the most important

guards to escort them out. But as soon as he made the decision, it became clear that the other

guards and private soldiers had never wanted to fight against the Capital Army, to begin with. Escaping was the best outcome

allegiance reduced their forces by a third. Valken was already struggling to hold its ground against the Capital Army. With the weakened defenses now, it seemed almost

was, they could

hands. They could fight in the streets and take civilians hostage.

a battle was a scattered and disorganized force. Without unity, how

time the first

city had already fallen