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.

the dark bruises taking shape where the fingers had been. He

man in black showed no concern and

Estate. Before departing, Violet took the time

she smiled warmly. “While we were staying 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

mention it, Ms. Spencer. It’s our duty.

casually, her smile bright. “No trouble at all! It’ll be a pleasure. You’re

her repeatedly, smiling, as he saw them out of

in the morning light. He didn’t have a smile on his face at first, but when she turned, he forced

him seemed different today. He looked more worn than usual, the signs of a sleepless night evident in his

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

to want to say something, to impart some kind

had to be said outright. He remained

said, “Don’t worry,

smile, her eyes twinkling “Good,

during their stay at Willowbrook Estate. They spoke of which dish was the best, which flower bloomed the most beautifully, and how wonderful it would

dismounted and handed their horses to the stableman, then quickly headed inside without a

so they weren’t as alert. But this time, all three

It was unsettling.

left early, but they learned that she had already left for the Capital Guard