Her Graceful War Song novel Chapter 1355

Adrian had also brought a cannon with him, though it had to remain outside the city for now. It couldn't be transported in just yet. This cannon, an improvement on the red canon of Nerathia, was the same one that had destroyed Everett's courtyard back then.

In a few days, nearly all the martial factions that had been invited to Adrian's birthday banquet would arrive, each disguised in various ways. Knowing that martial artists would be thoroughly questioned at the city gates, they all decided to change their appearances completely.

Adrian had specifically chosen people from Coldmoon Guild to keep watch at the Capital Guard headquarters and Hell Monarch Estate in shifts.

There was a reason for this. The people from Coldmoon Guild rarely moved within the martial world, and they seldom visited the capital. Nicholas' men likely had never encountered them, which made them perfect for keeping Carissa safe without drawing suspicion.

Adrian was certain that Nicholas' next move would be to target Carissa's life. His predictions had always been accurate—aside from the rare misstep.

At the Glimmering Tower, Adrian hosted a banquet, offering food and drink to all. The serious discussions, of course, would take place privately.

"We won't concern ourselves with anything else for now," he began, addressing those at the table. "First, we must ensure the safety of my apprentice. As for what happens next, we'll just have to wait and see."

He knew the martial world had little interest in getting involved with the royal court's affairs. He wasn't eager to do so either, but when he had taken on such a restless apprentice, he had no choice but to deal with it.

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Carissa had no idea that she was being carefully protected by her mentor's people. She moved daily between the Hell Monarch Estate and the Capital Guard, occasionally visiting the palace.

The issue of the crown prince still stirred unrest in the court. Salvador had already issued orders to punish several individuals, even reprimanding the Quinton family. Despite these efforts, there were still those who repeatedly brought up the matter.

At this critical juncture, Salvador and the court ministers were inevitably distracted, especially as some ministers, influenced by the situation, began to emphasize the importance of the kingdom's succession. A few irrational individuals even stepped forward in support of naming Connor the crown prince.

Davis was frantic and agitated, stomping all the way to the Capital Guard headquarters and shouting at Carissa, "The kingdom's succession is important, but isn't the current crisis even more pressing?!"