Her Majestic Battle Cry

Chapter 1349

Hayden stood frozen, staring at the shards of his broken cup scattered on the floor. The pieces weren’t particularly sharp, but they were enough to tear through skin, perhaps en slit a wrist.

Slowly, he bent down and picked up a fragment. His mind was lost in a haze of dark thoughts.

Before he could move further, a hand gripped his wrist, pulling him back sharply.

“Be careful, Your Highness. You’ll cut yourself.”

The sudden pain in his wrist was sharp as the grip tightened. The shard was swiftly taken from his hand

The man who had appeared was dressed in black, his silhouette swallowed by the shadows, as if part of the darkness itself.

Hayden had no idea how many people like this were in his household. Everywhere he went, the sense of being watched clung to him

These people were more than just skilled. Their martial arts were advanced, and their inner force was formidable. They wielded weapons and hidden blades with frightening precision. Even when Hayden was with Violet and the * others, the pressure never let up.

He had hoped Violet and the others might sense the presence of these watchers, but it was hopeless. They were like ghosts–silent, invisible, and untouchable.

Yuvan’s suicide soldiers were nothing compared to these people.

bruises taking shape where the fingers had been. He was powerless, even when it came

black showed no concern and disappeared

Estate. Before departing, Violet took the time to say her

at the manor, the hardest work fell on you. You took care of everything–food, drinks… When I have more time, I’ll invite Prince Hayden and all of you to the

don’t mention it, Ms. Spencer. It’s our duty. You

“No trouble at

repeatedly, smiling, as he saw them out of

the morning light. He didn’t have

than

ran back. Take care of yourself, Your Highness. You should throw

He seemed to want to say something, to impart

hinted at, but others had to be said outright. He remained silent, his expression heavy with unspoken

last effort and said, “Don’t worry, Gordon and Chaya will keep an eye on

his smile, her eyes twinkling “Good, then ran rest

at Willowbrook Estate. They spoke of which dish was

to a halt when they reached Bell Monarch Estate. They dismounted and handed their horses to the stableman, then quickly headed inside

time, all three of them felt

It was unsettling.

they learned that she had already left for the Capital Guard