Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1380

Salvador looked down at Nicholas from his lofty position, undisguised hatred brimming in his eyes. "Is that so? You claim you wish to bear your dad's punishment, yet I cannot let an innocent man suffer in your place. As for who truly plotted treason and sought to usurp the throne, I will investigate that thoroughly myself."

Tears welled in Nicholas' eyes. He spoke with deep sorrow, his voice trembling. "Your Majesty, there's no need for an investigation. My guilt is certain. My dad was simply a fool for a moment."

Salvador sneered. "You disappoint me. Is this truly the best you can do? Where is your sense of honor? The self-awareness that the victors write history? You are no great leader. With such character, how dare you even think of claiming the throne and ruling a nation? Nicholas, don't make your followers regret ever supporting you."

Nicholas ignored Salvador's words, repeating his heartfelt plea to protect Hayden. "I am willing to bear my dad's sins!"

The officials didn't believe him and started calling him out for his selfish ambitions. But he didn't care about their insults-if one was tough enough, they could ignore anything people say.

Nicholas still looked very sorrowful as he went on, "Please stop blaming my dad. He just made a terrible mistake in a moment of confusion. As his son, I'm willing to take on any punishment for him."

The officials were furious. Their anger seemed to be bouncing off him.

How could Nicholas be so shameless?!

Salvador's cold voice cut through the room. "You've been plotting for years, thinking you're the smartest and most cunning. Yet, you couldn't even break into the palace gates. Even a fool like Yuvan could probably manage better than this."

had always prided himself on being more clever and capable than Yuvan. In fact, after taking in Yuvan's supporters, he had mocked Yuvan, looking down on the latter as little more than

the comparison, implying that even Yuvan might have succeeded where he

before repeating, "I'm willing to take the blame for my dad." Davis

this! You should crawl back into a hole like the spineless worm you are! "You don't even have the backbone to take responsibility for your actions. What kind of man are you that you would dare to dream of ruling this empire? You're nothing but a disgrace! You should be publicly executed, your eyes gouged out, and your tongue cut from your mouth! The historians should

words hit a

Hayden. Besides hoping for a

always prided himself on his balance of military and scholarly pursuits. Having read the records of treacherous ministers in his youth,

to be

emotions, hearing Davis' sharp reproach only

said I'm willing to take on my dad's punishment. There's no need

dad's sins means bearing the insults as well. What, can't handle a few insults? How will you handle anything else?"

was in a humiliating

only have one thing to say: my dad's actions were due to a moment of

strong that it unsettled the

rebellion, everyone in the room present likely already knew. Carissa had already investigated

hadn't done. But why was Nicholas so certain Hayden would