Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1481 Salvador returned to court, looking noticeably better than before.

Some of the older court officials couldn't hold back their tears-especially Irvin, who had nearly caused a disaster. Now, seeing Salvador's condition improving and knowing that Sebastian had entered the palace for treatment, there was finally a glimmer of hope.

As expected, the call to establish a crown prince was strong among the court officials.

However, Salvador didn't immediately agree. He simply stated that his three sons were still young and that it would be best to wait a little longer.

Among those urging for the appointment of a crown prince were some of Malcolm and Gerald's students. However, they merely echoed the sentiments of others- none of them took the lead in pushing for it.

Salvador had never truly believed Malcolm's claim that he only wished to serve as a loyal subject.

The Quinton family had indeed been keeping a low profile lately, but that was simply the result of being put in check.

Although he didn't agree to name a crown prince, Salvador did make a notable announcement: he appointed the Hell Monarch, Rafael, as the Deputy Royal Tutor. He would be responsible for teaching the princes equestrian skills and martial arts.

This was a clear sign that preparations for establishing a crown prince were officially underway.

The title of Deputy Royal Tutor was largely honorary-Rafael would remain in his position as Chief Judge.

the groundwork for the future. And within that

That realization was reassuring.

Hell Monarch had become the pillar of the nation. He was an unshakable shield-defending the

never to invade

that sense, their guarantee of peace meant far less than the tangible benefits they had

would compensate Starhaven each year with 5,000 cattle,

warfare and constant drafts had left vast fields abandoned. Now, with war reparations to pay-both in grain and silver-they would need time to recover. For the next 10 or 20 years, they likely wouldn't dare provoke

be, when faced with true power, all they could do was

Southern Frontier began returning to the capital in batches. They took the opportunity to bring their wives and children back to the Southern Frontier

was rich and fertile-surely, it would

busy farming season, Salvador announced that the Verdant Hunt would be

tradition-it had a purpose. Salvador intended to use it as an opportunity for his three sons to make their first public appearance before the court

years since a Verdant Hunt was last held. Back when Sigmund was alive, he had loved the

the throne, but with war breaking out year after year,

princes had spent most of their lives within the palace, rarely meeting the court officials. This time,

grand affair-before it began, there would be a ceremonial offering of game to the heavens.