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.

this wasn't easy, Dad. I've exhausted my mind and planned carefully. If I succeed, it's what I deserve. If I fail, I accept that fate wasn't

of broken dishes could be heard behind him, but

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

cleaning up," Hayden

porcelain in her hand and smiled at him.

laughed so hard he almost teared up. "Don't you already have a sharp

to take it from me," Chaya said with

practicing calligraphy." Chaya wrapped the porcelain piece in a handkerchief and put it in

practicing calligraphy is

you finish, you ask me to throw it away What a waste of

know you want to go out and have fun. I'll write for a bit, then we can go for a walk," Hayden straightened up and paused, "But the

How are we supposed to

if we need to use

in mock exasperation. "I can't

Hayden produced a pile of scrap papers. Chaya gathered

please let me