Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1431

Salvador seemed much more clear-headed now, no longer as muddled as he had been in the palace. He smiled. "There's no need for formality. Please relax. I only came here to the estate to see Mr. Spencer and have a chat. I was feeling a bit restless."

Carissa replied, "In that case, I won't keep you from your conversation with Kyle. We shall take our leave." "Don't rush off," Salvador said, his gaze turning toward her with genuine concern. "Since you're here, stay and talk for a while. How is your injury? Are you feeling better?"

Carissa lowered her hand again, which she had just propped up, and answered, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. It's getting better, but the physician insisted I rest in bed for a few more days." "I see." Salvador nodded, his expression thoughtful. "Injuries to the muscles and bones need proper care."

He said this, but he didn't allow Carissa to leave. Everyone in the room stayed, either sitting or standing, and kept them company.

After a moment of silence, Salvador spoke first. "Is there any supper? I'm feeling hungry."

Hearing this, Derek quickly said, "His Majesty didn't have dinner. I'll make arrangements right away." Everyone immediately became more lively, asking Salvador what he wanted to eat. However, Salvador simply asked what was available.

"Your Majesty, you may have whatever you wish. If we don't have it here, we can have someone bring it from the Glimmering Tower," Kyle answered.

Salvador thought for a moment before replying, "No need to go to all that trouble. Just make me a bowl of noodles."

Lily herself took to the kitchen, preparing a steaming bowl of chicken noodle soup with shredded meat, fresh parsley, leeks, and a poached egg. The fragrant bowl of noodles was soon placed before Salvador. Salvador had only intended to break the silence, not really hungry at first. But as the smell of the fresh parsley and leeks reached him, his appetite stirred. He finished the whole bowl, drinking most of the broth too. Then, he leaned back, clearly satisfied.

"These noodles are quite good. A reward is in order."

Lily was overjoyed and eagerly accepted her reward. After all, when the king bestowed a gift, how could a servant not be delighted?

was generous as always and handed her a silver ingot. Lily thanked him profusely before

"I'd like

it

to invite Salvador to the study. There

would be better left

a writing desk set up with the usual tools-brushes, ink, and

beside the desk, rolling up his sleeves. "What would you like painted, Your Majesty?" Salvador

wait for a sunny day and ask one of

all-choosing a favorable day, wearing formal robes or a crown, sitting on

at a subject's home late at night, sitting in their

doesn't need to be too formal. Just paint me

even realizing it. His lips, which had been

his gaze and lowered her

had been watching her intently. Before she could

speak. Just stay there

her words, nodding

her attention

as his brush

drawing a

shape. Then, he connected the lines, adding detail or leaving gaps. Soon, the

résembled Salvador emerged.