Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1468 The celebration feast scheduled for the following day was canceled. A messenger from the palace arrived, saying Salvador had caught a chill and was suffering from a severe cough.

Though the feast was called off, the royal edict to reward the soldiers was quickly issued.

Timothy was appointed commander of the Southern Frontier Army and promoted to the rank of second- rank general. Louis and other officers were elevated to third-rank and deputy third-rank military positions, remaining stationed at the Southern Frontier. Funds were allocated to establish residences in the region, allowing them to bring their families along.

The families of fallen soldiers were to receive compensation, while the wounded would each be given ten silver coins.

Everyone's contributions were clearly outlined, but Rafael's reward had not yet been finalized. For the time being, he was granted 1,000 gold coins, 50 rolls of silk and fine cloth, and his position as Chief Judge remained unchanged.

The reward edict praised Rafael, the Hell Monarch, for his tireless efforts and the great achievements he had made for Starhaven. The words were grand and flowery, but ultimately empty. In the end, 1,000 gold coins felt far more practical.

Rafael did not seek praise, however. He was a prince, raised on the support of the court and the people, and he saw it as his duty to serve.

Salvador's "chill" kept him absent from court for two consecutive mornings. Even when Rafael went to the palace to request an audience, he was not summoned.

court was buzzing with rumors. No one knew exactly what ailed Salvador, but they were all nearly certain it was a serious illness. Since Salvador had fallen ill, the Royal Medical Department's physicians had moved into the palace and couldn't even return

of March, when Rowan came to check on Rafael's recovery, he passed along Sebastian's message. "Sage Dalton said that if His Majesty requests his presence,

need for Sebastian himself to come. That was why Rowan had been the

turned to him in

had already left the city. His Majesty must know

a complex feeling stirred within her. "Does Sebastian

that if His Majesty passes, it will not be good for Starhaven or the Hell Monarch's household. If His Majesty is ruthless enough, he might even clear away the obstacles for

prince before

referred

said that while His Majesty may not be a wise ruler, the war has ended, and the Southern Frontier is in desperate need of rebuilding. Our trade abroad is also beginning to grow. If the kingdom falls into chaos now, it will be the common people who suffer the most. So, as

silently. With the future of the kingdom still uncertain, no one knew how disastrous things

meaning as well. If he were to enter the palace and treat Salvador now, he would feel as though he were betraying an

consider doing them this favor. He needed to convince himself. Sometimes, the only way to resolve an

to nourish the stomach and strengthen the constitution. It would take at least half a year of treatment before Rafael could

look. Salvador's sending for Sebastian was a clear sign that his condition had