Her Graceful War Song novel Chapter 556

Thomas watched Oliver's retreating figure, unsure if the man genuinely didn't recognize him or hadn't heard the others calling his name. Or perhaps Oliver was deliberately pretending not to know him.

Forget it.

Jacob was right. It was best to let go of such matters. The most pressing issue now was Lawrence's condition.

After the military physician's examination, his expression turned grave. He asked Rafael to show him the medicine pills they had given Lawrence.

Then, the military physician said, "Thanks to this medicine pill, he's still alive right now."

The military had excellent medicine for wounds. But after the military physician finished his examination, he shook his head and asked Rafael to step outside for a word.

"Marsh… I mean, Your Highness, I've done everything possible. I can keep stable for a week or more at best, but I can't promise anything. His body is in terrible shape. There isn't a single patch of healthy skin, and the infection is spreading. If you hadn't given him those top-tier pills, he wouldn't have made it this far."

"I still have some of the pills. If he continues taking it, could it extend his life by a month?"

The military physician shook his head. "No. This medicine protects the heart and vessels. It's fortunate it has lasted this long, but extending his life for a month is impossible."

Rafael frowned. "You will accompany him back to the capital. I will inform Marshal Prince."

The military physician wiped away his tears, and said, "Alright. It's truly difficult for him, and I admire his willpower. His determination is strong. He must be thinking of his family and is unwilling to give up. Most people would not have endured the suffering he has."

Hearing this, Rafael felt a sharp pang in his heart.

He had spent the past few years entrenched in battles on the Southern Frontier. He had faced death repeatedly, especially in the earlier years when the skirmishes were exceptionally brutal. But back then, he had something to fight for—Melanie had promised to betroth Carissa to him. No matter what, he would return alive to marry the woman he had loved for a long time.

That belief sustained him through each challenge.