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."

had Caden left than a messenger from Laurel Palace arrived for Cecil. The young boy bounced on his toes, waving enthusiastically before skipping off with the

need any rest. He has more energy than all of us combined!" Connor

been grueling, and his legs were still trembling. Though he had some knowledge of Cecil's situation,

course, there would be guards accompanying them along the way. Victoria had issued strict orders, and the Nightsteel Guard would be vigilant

Caden devoured his supper,

your liking?" Grace asked with a

up, his mouth

you hadn't sent Lyra to fetch me, I would have had a good portion of that

get along with Ryan?"

of hair as he continued eating, paying little

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

hands faltering for

as harsh as he used to be. He even

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

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

that brothers and friends should be loving and respectful to each other. As clever as you are, you must understand that your elder brother must first show you kindness and warmth before you can respond