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.

had remained patient, his core military forces hidden from Cole’s reach. No letters had been exchanged, and Cole had been excluded from

sent someone to find him, he gave up searching for proof. Instead, he kept a watchful eye on their movements, quietly recruiting his own

issue. Often, his success relied

before putting his faith in him, Jacob trusted Cole’s abilities. Even when they had previously investigated Valken’s military

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Chapter 1286

day working at the Capital Guard headquarters, then gone to Gracewood

the situation was chaotic, Carissa remained

to do

quickly approached and softly said, “Your Grace, His Highness has been drinking alone for about an

inner room but didn’t

“Where is

the bedroom,”

then

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

she 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

flashed a faint

one side of his handsome face, while the other half was lost

only to find it empty. “Is something