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?

her a silver ingot. Lily thanked him profusely

Salvador made another request. "I'd

knew it

invite Salvador to the study. There

would be better

set up with the usual tools-brushes, ink, and

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

a portrait? Why not wait for a sunny day and ask one of the royal artists to

a big deal, after all-choosing a favorable day, wearing formal robes or a crown, sitting on the royal throne, or even posing together with Kylie

home late at night, sitting in their chair

fine. Let's begin." Salvador adjusted his tunic and gave a small nod. "It doesn't need to be too formal. Just paint me as I am right now-no

to Carissa's face, his eyes softening without him even realizing it. His lips, which had been

gaze and lowered

to suggest her departure, but Salvador had been watching her

don't speak. Just

swallowed her words,

turned her

his

drawing a

gradually took shape. Then, he connected the lines, adding detail or leaving gaps. Soon, the outline of a face that

résembled Salvador emerged.