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.

the order to be ready for action when the moment

of course, early the next morning.

training-when Carissa called out, it would signal the moment

also

she decided that for close combat, twin daggers were best-one in her left hand,

Bun selected a hammer.

crack open," he said with a grin, savoring the thought of

though her skills with both the sword and the whip were equally sharp. But for a battlefield, she knew it was better to

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

they would be in the front lines-not

with an iron staff, claiming that with one swing,

room as they joked and chatted, the mood surprisingly light. There wasn't a trace of the looming battle's tension. They had already rehearsed this countless times. The palace guards were more

would inevitably suffer. Carissa and the

to sleep, as it was crucial to rest and gather

gates on either

on the sides would be opened for the citizens to enter

rushed in and forcibly tried to open the main gates

any forceful attempts to open