Her Majestic Battle Cry

Chapter 1362

Hayden clenched his fists, his anger and helplessness tightening his chest as he followed behind.

The physician worked quickly, examining Sonny’s injuries. Both of his legs were broken, three of his teeth were knocked out, and his face was riddled with fractures. Despite the pain that twisted his expression, he still grinned at Hayden, forcing a smile through gritted teeth.

He tried to assure Hayden with a look that said he would be fine.

Hayden turned away, his heart aching. The man who had stood by his side for so many years now lay in such a state. Fury surged within him, but there was nothing he could do.

Back in Nerovia, he had ordered an extra emblem to be made, just in case the day ever came when Nicholas stole the original to mobilize Hayden’s forces. If Hayden noticed in time, someone could use the duplicate emblem to stop Nicholas.

Hayden hadn’t expected it to serve its purpose this way, though.

The chaos of the riverworks project was swiftly quelled. Cameron was arrested and imprisoned in Astral Prison for negligence in oversight. Edwin himself took over the oversight of the riverworks, and all other officials from the Waterworks Department involved were dismissed for negligence.

However, both Salvador and Carissa knew the truth–on the surface, Cameron appeared to be the one in charge, but in reality, the true mastermind had long been in control. Even with Cameron’s death, nothing would change.

Nicholas remained unconcerned. He was waiting for good news from Clifford.

to the city without making a single move

siege meant that no news from the

had no idea how the bandit uprisings he had orchestrated in various regions were progressing, whether Chester had managed to send reinforcements to join Thomas, or what the situation in the

with Valken under siege, it wasn’t entirely impossible to get in. By taking the mountain paths and crossing through dense forests, one could still reach the city–though

words, even if any news did make it back, it would likely

the recruitment progress?” Yuvan

spread that the court intended to impose heavy taxes,

been calling out daily, denying the rumors of unjust taxation. Since

sharp with anger. “If they’re shouting, why aren’t you shouting

when the royal army arrives, we will be labeled as traitors and rebels. Who would willingly take

and “rebels” were among the things he

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red as he bellowed, “Corrupt officials dominate the court, leading to widespread chaos and suffering among the people. I am acting under Heaven’s will to cleanse

has already discovered that a scout has entered through

clicked his tongue. “Now that Thomas has laid siege to the city, those who once conspired with us have all withdrawn. They’re too afraid to risk their lives. Even if news comes through, it’s unlikely to be good.

“Your Highness, I do have an idea. It’s risky, but it depends on whether you dare to take the

gaze sharpened as he fixed his eyes on Wayne. “Given the circumstances,