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 tfor 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.

“He sounds like a gentle, virtuous man, right? But his heart is more ruthless than anyone's. Those who follow him

live, while those who oppose him die. If anyone speaks against him, he’ll use my nto carry out a bloody

purge, then get rid ofand ascend the throne. He'll lower taxes, show kindness to the people, and earn the

reputation of a benevolent ruler, all without any fault on his part.”

Chaya had thought Nicholas only wanted Hayden as a puppet king, to bear the weight of the people's hatred.

But now, it seemed he was also a tool for carrying out unspeakable atrocities.

“Then what are you waiting for?” Chaya didn’t understand. Either way, it was death.

Hayden's gaze turned steely, his grip tightening around the ornate box Adrian had given him earlier. “Because |

want to see him fail. | want to look him in the eye and ask if he regrets it.”

“And if he succeeds?” Chaya asked softly.

He lifted the small brocade box in his hand and opened it with a snap. Inside was a pill. “If he succeeds, | won't

beca puppet king. He'll have to ascend the throne himself. That way, he won't be able to threatenagain

with the massacre of Nerovia’s people.”

Chaya looked at the pill in the box, then smiled as she pulled out her hairpin. “This hairpin is quite sharp. If you

go, I'll go with you.”

Hayden sighed and didn’t try to persuade her anymore. Fortunately, he had been able to make contact with

Adrian. It was Adrian who had kidnapped Sonny and then disguised himself to appear as Sonny before him.

When he went to relieve himself, they reached a mutual 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 in his name. They

could seal off Nerovia and dismiss or imprison corrupt officials.

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Chapter 1359

This authority had been a privilege granted by Augustus himself. In his territory, Hayden had the right to appoint

or dismiss officials as he pleased. It was this power that Nicholas once wielded to replace all the officials in

Nerovia with his own men.

At that time, it was also because of this that Salvador ordered Hayden to return to the capital, which worked out

since he also wanted to go back.

Hayden called for Sonny to bury the Shadow Guard's body under a tree in the backyard.

Tonight, all these ghostly figures were active. Of course, the capital wasn’t the only place with them; there were

others stationed elsewhere.

At the Capital Guard headquarters, Carissa and her group were riddled with injuries. Thankfully, the hidden

weapon in her wrist bracelet had saved her from two fatal strikes.

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Carissa seized the chance to break free and quickly moved to aid her comrades. With Nicholas no longer

focusing on her, their group’s situation shifted tically.

Kyle and Carissa both recognized who had arrived, and their confidence soared. What had been a desperate

struggle to stay alive now becan even match.

Their movements becfluid, their attacks more decisive. The tide turned, and the black-clad assailants began

to falter under the relentless counterattack.

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Reluctant as he was, Nicholas had no choice but to grit his teeth and order, “Retreat!”