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."

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

He doesn't need any rest. He has more

Today's training had been grueling, and his

to have the area tidied up, then told Connor and Ryan to return to Serenity Palace. Of course, there would be guards accompanying them along the way. Victoria had issued strict orders, and the Nightsteel Guard would be vigilant in ensuring no lapses

residence, Iridescent Palace, she looked on affectionately as Caden devoured his supper, occasionally offering him spoonfuls of nourishing

your liking?" Grace asked

up, his mouth still full of

prepared for us tonight. If you hadn't

how do you get along with

aside a stray lock of hair as he continued eating, paying little mind to his disheveled

moving 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. And as for your eldest brother,

hands faltering for a moment. He slowly

as they are now. Connor isn't as harsh as he used to be. He

looking out for me, and we all take care of Cecil, the youngest, though we tease him sometimes too.

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

other. As clever as you are, you must understand that your elder brother must first show you kindness and warmth before