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."

Yuvan. In fact, after taking in Yuvan's supporters, he had mocked Yuvan,

Yuvan might have succeeded where he

take the blame for my dad."

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!

words hit a

for everything onto Hayden. Besides hoping for a chance to escape

military and scholarly pursuits. Having read the records of

be

controlled his emotions, hearing Davis' sharp reproach

dad's punishment. There's

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

in a

and devotion to family. No matter how much you investigate, I only have one thing to say: my dad's actions were due to a moment of confusion. Even if he admits to treason, it's because I, as his son, failed to

confidence was so strong

Hayden was involved in the rebellion, everyone in the room present likely already knew. Carissa had already investigated and

Hayden wouldn't admit to something he hadn't done. But why was Nicholas so certain Hayden would