Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1373

Nicholas continued speaking, as if showing off how brilliant his schemes were.

"I had contact with General Liam a long time ago. I knew he wouldn't be easy to handle, so I sent someone into Westhaven to infiltrate their spy network. This way, I could learn of any news from the capital. I also thought this could give me a foothold inside Westhaven. Sure enough, it brought me to General Leroy.

"General Leroy was almost overshadowed by his older brother, but I knew of his ambition and that he was willing to sacrifice anything. When Westhaven's previous crown prince, Arthur, went to the battlefield, it was General Leroy who spread the rumors about the generals taking bribes and killing civilians to take credit for their achievements. That's why Prince Arthur went undercover to investigate."

"He went to Fawnrun City. What good did that do you?" Hayden asked.

"Naturally, I stepped in to persuade him and formed an alliance with him," Nicholas said with a hint of regret. "Unfortunately, Aurora showed up halfway through and ruined my plan. But in a way, it worked out. General Leroy got his moment in the spotlight, and he believed I had created that opportunity for him. "Once General Leroy rose to power, he aligned himself with the current king, Edmund, to take revenge for Prince Arthur. General Leroy and King Edmund formed a new faction, opposing Grand Princess Lisandra. That's the chaos I wanted. The more disarray in Westhaven, the more I could push General Leroy to act in ways that benefit me. Take, for instance, his provocation of Victory Pass right now."

Nicholas spoke in a calm tone, but there was still a hint of smugness in his voice.

"It's the same with Sandoria. Marshal Crow lost, and when he returned, he was questioned and mistreated. Didn't he want to turn things around? He wanted it badly.

"I offered him a few cities in the Southern Frontier, enough for him to make a name for himself in

Sandoria. He eagerly seized the opportunity, using all his power to force the king of Sandoria to agree to go to war. With both sides distracted by the conflict, I waited for my chance.

Dad. I've exhausted my mind and planned carefully. If I succeed, it's what I deserve. If

behind him, but he didn't look

Hayden's face full of rage and the room in chaos. She slowly

bother. Stop cleaning up,"

sharp shard of porcelain in her hand

teared up. "Don't you already

me," Chaya said with a grin.

what you like. Let's go to the study. I feel like practicing calligraphy." Chaya wrapped the porcelain piece in a handkerchief and put it in her sleeve, then

calligraphy

way you want. After you finish, you ask me to throw

fun. I'll write for a bit, then

How are we

so we'll go even if we need to use an umbrella," Chaya said with

exasperation. "I can't argue with

of scrap papers. Chaya gathered them up and was about to leave

let