Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Salvador's grand birthday celebration was set to take place in the royal gardens. The Royal Management Department had long since prepared everything, eagerly awaiting the day.

On the 25th of December, the princes, including Cecil, were still hard at training.

Cecil needed to be lifted onto his horse, but he made up for it with sheer courage. Following Rafael's instructions, he gripped the reins and urged his horse into a gallop. Of course, Rafael had arranged for someone to follow closely behind, just in case anything went wrong.

Connor and Caden had already mastered the required skills. Galloping on horseback was no challenge for them, especially since they weren't riding towering stallions but smaller, gentler chestnut ponies, which were easier to handle.

After they trained until late into the night, Rafael went over the key points for the next day's event, as well as how to handle emergencies. Just as he finished, Grace sent someone to fetch her son.

Caden had hoped to join the others for supper at Serenity Palace, but seeing Lyra beckoning him repeatedly, he had no choice.

He turned to Connor and Ryan and said, "Let's all do our best tomorrow and make Dad proud."

"Of course," Connor replied, smiling as he wiped his face with a towel. "Go on back now, Caden. Rest early tonight."

"I will." Caden turned to Rafael and bowed. "Uncle Rafael, I'll take my leave now." Rafael nodded slightly. "Go ahead."

Palace arrived for Cecil. The young boy bounced on his toes, waving enthusiastically before skipping off

believe that Cecil has been sick? He doesn't need any rest. He has more energy than all of us combined!" Connor remarked with

from his hair. Today's training had been grueling, and his legs were still trembling. Though he had some knowledge of Cecil's situation, he refrained from speaking of it

return to Serenity Palace. Of course, there would be guards accompanying them along the way. Victoria had issued

affectionately as Caden

your liking?" Grace asked

mouth

words were muffled as he said, "It's delicious. Everything tastes good when you're hungry. But Mom, Grandmother had roasted lamb, which love, prepared for us tonight. If you hadn't sent Lyra to fetch me, I would have had a good portion of that lamb. As

along with Ryan?" Grace asked

he continued eating, paying little mind to

closer to her son as she gently tidied his hair "Of course, you can treat him like a close friend now, but you must always bear in mind that he is your subject and forever beneath you.

paused in his eating, his hands faltering for a moment.

quite good as they are now. Connor isn't as harsh as he used to be. He even thinks to bring me treats

of Cecil, the youngest, though we tease him sometimes too. Training is hard but fun.

eyes darkened with a glint of malice. However, her expression softened again when she moved

loving and respectful to each other. As clever as you are, you