Her Majestic Battle Cry

Chapter 1348

Hayden let out a cold grunt. He deliberately turned his face away, refusing to look at Nicholas.

Nicholas stood tall and elegant, though he wore Gordon’s face.

In a calm and steady tone, he said, “I will fulfill my promises to you. The riverworks project will be completed. There will be no senseless bloodshed, no harm to the people of the capital, no destruction of crops. And rest assured, Dad, I will not let you die. Once I claim the throne promise you, you will be the one to ascend to the royal seat.”

Hayden scoffed, the derision in his voice unmistakable. “You really are the picture of a devoted son.”

Nicholas‘ gaze remained steady, his words sincere. “I have Nowed, and I will keep my word. You will sit on the throne, ruling over all. No more threats from Sandoria, no more stagnation at the borders with Westhaven. The people will prosper, and Starhaven will flourish.

Hayden spat contemptuously. “You, an ungrateful traitor working with Sandoria and Westhaven, have the andarity to say such things. It makes me sick to my core.”

Nicholas remained unflinching. “That was merely a temporary measure. Once you are crowned, I will turn the tide, expel the enemies, and ensure they never dare to threaten us again.”

Hayden’s fingers itched, as if he wished to tear away Nichols‘ facade and see if there truly was a wolf’s skin beneath this so–called gentle exterior.

How could he say such things with a straight face? How could he have such a heart?

had fallen in the effort, their bones

easy to just take it back? Or was he planning on gifting the land to

value.

ambitions! You thought of a good plan, didn’t you? The common people will call me the traitor, the rebel who plotted to overthrow the throne. Throughout history, I’ll be remembered as the man who betrayed the kingdom. You’ll make yourself look clean, all while

son better

spoke of benevolence and righteousness, but whose actions threatened the very foundation

so devoted, Nicholas would have listened to Hayden. He would have obediently remained a county duke and

devotion of mine. Rest assured, Violet and the others will be

prevent them from leaving I’ll expose

burned

Nicholas simply smiled, unruffled.

me, it would make no difference.

They hope the riverworks project will be completed, and the Royal Astronomer has forecasted heavy rains this year. The river

seemed to scorch him. “You’re well–prepared,

“What use is preparation? The true generals are already on the battlefield. Do you really think a

casual dismissal of Carissa ease his thoughts. In fact, it only made his concer deepen. Nicholas never underestimated his enemies. Even someone like Yuvan, whom he considered

Yuvan’s core people into loyalists–bit by bit, until there was