Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1432

Kyle's painting was truly impressive-his brushwork brought the image to life with remarkable detail. Everyone in the room gazed at the figure on the paper, then looked at Salvador, who still sat in his chair without showing any sign of fatigue. It was as though the man had stepped right into the canvas. Even his earlier expression was captured perfectly.

The fine lines near his eyes, the few strands of white hair at his temples, the small black mole at the corner of his mouth, and the subtle creases on his lips-all of it was there, down to the last detail. Though the colors had yet to be applied to his clothes, the intricate patterns were already outlined, and it was identical to the real thing.

Salvador seemed like he was seeing such a clear version of himself for the first time. He stared for a while, then touched his face and said, "I really have gotten older."

He rarely even looked into a mirror. When he did, it was never this clear.

"You're not old, Your Majesty," Derek said, offering a compliment. "In my eyes, you look just over twenty." Salvador glanced at him and chuckled. "I do share quite a few similarities with my younger brother."

He turned to Carissa. "What do you think, Commander Sinclair?"

Carissa had been yawning continuously, her eyes red from it. When he asked, she nodded and said, "Yes, Your Majesty and His Highness do look somewhat alike."

Salvador's smile grew wider, the shadows of his earlier gloom seemingly swept away in an instant. However, Rafael was much more handsome, and his features were sharper-that was what Carissa added silently in her mind.

After all, they shared the same dad, and their mom had been the sister of the other's. Yet, it was never something one would notice, for their temperaments were

one for smiles. His face was usually stern and commanding, and the lines of his face

softened considerably after his marriage. If his harshness was stripped

painting for a long time, his gaze lingering on the eyes. Finally, he dismissed everyone, leaving only Kyle behind. Even

remained seated, his gaze fixed on Kyle, who

quiet resignation. "I have

shouldn't have come here. I've never been one to act

soon as I

it. I've never let myself act on my desires,

are than I can bear.

myself. You need

This will

Majesty. I admire you," Kyle said, his heart finally easing

up like Yuvan-saying he wanted to act recklessly

noble. I simply know that some things can't be done," Salvador replied, furrowing his brow. After a moment's