Her Majestic Battle Cry

Chapter 1284

Chester carried out the bandit suppression with precision and order.

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The places Rafael mentioned were already under Chester’s surveillance. He had already scouted and set up defensive measures quietly. As soon as any signs of unrest emerged, his forces swiftly moved in.

Though they hadn’t achieved complete control yet, the mountain bandits had been forced into hiding, too scared to come down and cause further trouble.

Meanwhile, Salvador received Louis‘ urgent report, confirming that Sandoria’s army was indeed marching towards the border. The report estimated their numbers at 250,000, still led by Victor.

Salvador convened the officials from the Ministry of Defense, demanding an evaluation of the Southern Frontier’s ability to repel such a massive force.

Davis felt that Salvador’s question was wrong, because whether they could win and whether they could win quickly were two different things.

“The Southern Frontier has endured years of war and unrest. While the land can bear the scars, its people cannot. If we really have to fight, it’s best to strike quickly and retreat. Otherwise, the Sandorian army will be like locusts, returning year after year to harass us. Such a situation will harm the long–term peace of the Southern Frontier,” said Davis.

Salvador frowned. “Are you suggesting the combined forces of the Sinclair Army and Hell Monarch Army cannot swiftly repel them?”

“Your Majesty, there’s no such thing as the Sinclair Army or the Hell Monarch Army anymore. They’re all part of the Southern Frontier Army now.”

Davis made it a point to clarify so that Salvador wouldn’t think the Sinclair family or the Hell Monarch could still command the army. But to the king, that distinction didn’t matter.

handed over military power after six or seven years, then

But now?

was still Rafael who held their loyalty. Sending him back to the Southern Frontier would effectively mean giving him military control

behind him were waiting for the right moment. If they were to lose control of the Southern Frontier now, Rafael could easily use the same justification Yuvan had–that the kingdom was vulnerable–and turn his

would be able

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so Salvador wasn’t willing to let Rafael return to

is already a weapon in itself. The Sandorian soldiers fear him. They know his strength and dread the prospect of facing him in battle. If he leads the charge, this war will be swift and we’ll minimize casualties,” Davis persisted, determined to make his

with him, each of

king’s growing impatience becoming more apparent. What he had hoped to hear today were voices supporting his

has a commander. I wasn’t aware the Ministry of Defense held such little regard for Marshal Prince. If that is the case,

this time, coupled with their apparent collusion with the traitors. This situation demands swift and decisive action. We cannot afford to let the war escalate and allow the conflict to stretch

more reason to avoid replacing commanders at such a critical moment. There is no precedent for such a reckless move before a

his mouth to protest again, but the newly appointed Ministry of Defense deputy minister, Steven Quinton, subtly tugged at

will take our leave.” Outside the palace, Davis made his

let out a soft, bitter chuckle and said, “I’ve already sought an audience with His Majesty on this matter, but he has refused to see me. It’s clear he does not want me involved

at him, incredulous. “But you are the prime minister! How can you not have a say in matters of such

the prime minister was immense,