Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1376

The conversation turned toward Hayden's predicament. His roundabout way of sending the letter showed just how difficult his situation had become.

When Violet and the others had stayed there, they hadn't noticed anything unusual. Only upon their departure did they realize that something was off with Gordon.

"Prince Hayden is truly sacrificing everything for the greater good," Jacob said with respect.

As a descendant of the Sanford family, Hayden never wished for this rebellion, especially when it involved

his own son. The pain of it all must have been unbearable for Hayden.

They had investigated before and uncovered some of the inside details.

Jacob sighed heavily. "Prince Nicholas launched the rebellion in Prince Hayden's name, dragging him into this mess. Now, in his old age, he must bear such a stain on his reputation."

They were father and son. Though the throne had been forced upon Hayden, the world would never believe his innocence. The public would tear him apart, and the main attacks would certainly be aimed at him.

Everyone fell silent for a moment, their emotions subdued, and rational thought took over.

be ready for action

referred to was, of course, early the next

called out, it would signal the

the preparations were also underway. Violet spent the night

that for close combat, twin daggers were best-one in her

Bun selected a hammer.

he said with a grin, savoring the thought of

the sword and the whip were equally sharp. But for a battlefield, she knew it was better to use whatever would spill

he was known for. Instead, he grabbed a short dagger,

all knew they would be in the front lines-not

an iron staff, claiming that with one swing, he could take

chatted, the mood surprisingly light. There wasn't a trace of the looming battle's tension. They had already rehearsed this

happening in the city during the day, the common people would inevitably suffer. Carissa and the others had considered this, so they had arranged for people to evacuate the streets ahead

they went to sleep,

the small gates on either

a special military operation, the main city gates wouldn't be opened. Only the small gates on the sides would be opened for the citizens to

shortly after the small gates were opened, a group of people rushed in and forcibly tried to open the main gates of the city,

resist any forceful attempts to