Her Graceful War Song novel Chapter 1320

Some people were simply born for the battlefield.

On the battlefield, Rafael was far more decisive than he had been in the capital. His mind was free of the usual constraints—he didn't need to worry about who was pleased or displeased, or who might fear him.

He did only what he believed was right.

Within three days, all those who had spread the rumors were captured.

They were brought before the soldiers at the training field. In front of everyone, twenty strikes with a military cudgel brought them to the ground, their bodies shaking uncontrollably. When asked, they answered whatever they could.

They didn't know who was pulling the strings from behind the scenes, only that they had been paid to spread these false rumors. They followed orders without concern for the consequences.

The rumor that Sandoria's 800,000 troops were advancing was false!

The claim that Salvador had killed the Hell Monarch? Obviously, it was a lie—he was right there in front of them.

The rumor that Oliver had fled the battlefield because he knew they couldn't win? False—he had simply been afraid for his life.

One by one, the lies were dispelled, and the soldiers were filled with fury. They shouted for the culprits to be executed.

Spreading rumors that disrupted the army's morale was a serious crime, deserving of the harshest punishment.

Rafael's gaze swept over the gathered soldiers. His voice cold and firm, he announced loudly, "Those of you who blindly believed these lies, take this moment to reflect. After you've done so, you will give everything you've got in the next battles."

Those who sowed discord within the ranks were no better than enemies. The blood of the enemy could wash away the setbacks from the first battle's failure and fuel their resolve to fight on.

After the culprits had been dealt with, Rafael instructed Louis to quickly send a report back to the capital, informing them that the Hell Monarch had arrived in the Southern Frontier but lacked the military command emblem.

So the question was: should the generals follow his orders?

On the third day after the report had been sent, a royal edict arrived.

Rafael was somewhat surprised, but he quickly realized that it had been Carissa's handiwork. When news of Oliver's escape reached the capital, she would certainly want to secure a royal edict.

The reason Rafael had Loius sent the urgent report was to make Salvadore aware of the Southern Frontier Army's stance—they acknowledged the military command emblem and the royal edict, not the Hell Monarch.

It was a gesture that would, to a large extent, reassure Salvador.