Her Majestic Battle Cry

Chapter 1286

After urging Thomas to return, Jacob sighed and said, “It’s only natural for them to feel this way. They’ve given their best years for the Southern Frontier. Now, just as they’ve seen a glimpse of peace, war threatens once again. How could General Farrell bear to see it all undone?”

As he spoke, he glanced at Rafael, knowing that the prince was the one who could truly understand Thomas‘ frustration.

Rafael remained silent for a long time, his expression unreadable. Finally, he said, “Keep a close watch. If there’s any news, report it immediately.”

Jacob nodded. “Understood, Your Highness.”

Rafael shifted the topic, asking, “What of Valken? With the city gates closed, has any news made it out? Is there any progress? Have they begun to follow the plan?”

“No news yet, but I trust Mr. Moore. He’s a capable man, one who can stir things up when necessary,” Jacob replied.

Rafael nodded. “If you trust him, then he has my trust as well.”

Cole Moore was one of the deputy governors of Valken. When Rafael first learned of Yuvan’s rebellion, he had sent someone to make contact with Cole, who was quite cunning and talented in both civil and military affairs.

He had been the runner–up in the national examination during the 11th year of Sigmund’s reign. However, over the years, he had only reached the position of deputy governor because of his arrogance.

He was known for his poetry, much of which expressed cynical views of the world. Yuvan had seen this as dissatisfaction with the court and had drawn him into his circle. For years, Cole had lived a solitary, secretive life, abandoning any chance of promotion just to stay in Valken, quietly gathering evidence of Yuvan’s treason.

Cole’s reach. No letters had been exchanged, and Cole had been

searching for proof. Instead, he kept a watchful eye on their movements, quietly recruiting his own allies and waiting for instructions from

was a sharp individual, and his advancement was naturally not an issue. Often, his

military strength, he deliberately chose not to involve Cole to ensure he wouldn’t be easily discovered and could maintain

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Chapter 1286

usual. She had spent her day working at the Capital Guard headquarters, then gone to Gracewood Women’s Academy to teach martial arts with Cynthia before making a final stop at

Carissa remained determined to focus

making sure to do what was

Qiana quickly approached and softly said, “Your Grace, His Highness has been

glanced toward the inner room but didn’t see

asked, “Where is he

the bedroom,”

then hurried

Rafael had chosen the solitude of their bedroom, likely to avoid Jacob’s notice. She lifted the curtain to enter and was immediately hit by the sharp, overpowering scent of alcohol. He must have had quite a bit to

walked closer, she’saw him sitting on the settee. There was no wine bottle in sight, but there was a large jug resting nearby. His cheeks were slightly flushed, and he seemed about

saw her, he flashed

soft light illuminated one side of his handsome face, while the other half was

for the jug only to find it empty. “Is