Her Majestic Battle Cry

Chapter 1359

Hayden gestured for her to lower the sword. “Not tonight. Neither side is ready.”

Chaya frowned, confused “Why? Didn’t you say Mr. Russell was formidable? If he’s taking action, surely he can capture Prince Nicholas?”

“He won’t capture him,” Hayden replied, rubbing his temples. “General Farrell has Valken surrounded, but he hasn’t launched an attack because he knows Mr. Murphy has already undermined Prince Yuvan’s authority.

“A portion of Valken’s population has joined the so–called rebel forces. If the capital falls now, the officials in Valken and Nerovia will find an excuse, under the court’s banner, to slaughter the townsfolk. That would spark even larger uprisings. That’s why Lady Carissa can’t act prematurely.”

Chaya hastily tossed the sword aside. “And why isn’t it the right time for Prince Nicholas, then?”

“It’s simple,” Hayden said. “He needs Mr. Murphy to first defeat General Farrell in a decisive victory. Once General Farrell is dealt with, he’ll move on to General Murray, ensuring he can’t return to the capital to defend the king, Once that’s done, Nicholas will be able to solidify control over the capital.”

Hayden knew Nicholas‘ plan.

“After that, he’ll send assassins to eliminate the Hell Monarch, General Sullivan, and the young men of the Sullivan family. He won’t concern himself with the wars at the Southern Frontier or Victory Pass–those can be managed. He’ll even cede a few cities and pull back 15 miles along the Victory Pass border to force a truce. That’s all it’ll take to secure peace.”

Hayden smiled bitterly.

him die. If anyone speaks against him, he’ll use my name to carry out a bloody purge, then get rid of me and ascend the throne. He’ll lower taxes, show kindness to

Hayden as a puppet king, to bear the weight of the people’s hatred. But now, it

are you waiting for?” Chaya didn’t understand. Either way, it

the ornate box Adrian had given him earlier. “Because I want to see him fail. I want to look him in the eye and ask if he

succeeds?” Chaya

his hand and opened it with a snap. Inside was a pill. “If he succeeds, I won’t become a puppet king. He’ll have to ascend the throne himself. That way, he won’t be able to threaten

pulled out her hairpin. “This

Fortunately, he had been able to make contact with Adrian. It was Adrian who had kidnapped

understanding. Adrian gave him poison, and in return, he gave Adrian his emblem. The emblem was Hayden’s, and it allowed whoever held it to act

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Chapter 1359

officials as

Salvador ordered Hayden to return

bury the Shadow Guard’s body under a

course, the capital wasn’t the only place with

her group were riddled with injuries. Thankfully, the hidden weapon in her wrist bracelet had saved