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.

so, everyone could sense that Salvador was laying the groundwork for the future. And within that plan, Rafael played a key

That realization was reassuring.

Monarch had become the pillar of the nation. He was an unshakable shield-defending the kingdom from external threats while maintaining order

signed between the Southern Frontier and Sandoria had been delivered to the capital. Sandoria pledged never to invade Starhaven's borders. Of course, treaties between nations were often little more

guarantee of peace meant far less than

5,000 cattle, 5,000 sheep, 500 fine horses, 10,000 bushels of grain,

years of warfare and constant drafts had left vast fields abandoned. Now, with war reparations to pay-both in grain

when

in batches. They took the opportunity to bring their wives and children back to the

land was rich and fertile-surely, it would soon blossom

season, Salvador announced that the Verdant

held in spring, was not merely a tradition-it had a purpose. Salvador intended to use it as

Back when Sigmund was alive, he had loved the event. He had used it to strengthen the bond between the

the tradition in his first two years on the throne, but with war breaking out year after year, the hunt had been

their lives within the palace, rarely meeting

a ceremonial offering of game to the heavens. The court officials' families