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Freya said, “Your Majesty! Since the Capital Army does not follow the Hell Monarch, I believe it would be better for me to lead them along with General Jaffe.
“Nonsense!” Davis barked. “One battlefield can’t have two commanders! Besides, the Capital Army soldiers were all trained by the Duke of Northwatch, and the Hell Monarch was also under his command. How could they not follow the Hell Monarch? If they refuse orders, what use are they as soldiers?” The prime minister, Jeremiah Murray, had arrived late. After understanding the situation, he also agreed that immediate action was necessary and that the Hell Monarch should command the reinforcements. Though Jeremiah was over seventy years old, he hadn’t retired. It proved that he still played a crucial role in maintaining stability in the court.
Therefore, Salvador trusted his judgment.
“It’s decided. Return to your residence and make your preparations. Once that’s done, General Jaffe and General Ernst will join the ministers in arranging for the mobilization of the troops. You will hand over the medal of command to the Hell Monarch once you reach the Southern Frontier,” Salvador commanded.
“Understood, Your Majesty!” Blake and Freya replied
Salvador looked at Freya. “You said you could reach the Southern Frontier before the Westhaven forces. I hope you won’t disappoint me. If you succeed, you will be greatly rewarded.”
Freya looked up, her eyes filled with determination. “I will give my all, Your Majesty!”
After Blake and Freya took their leave, Salvador and Jeremiah discussed selecting an inspector general and arranging for food supplies to be sent to the Southern Frontier.
The outcome of the battle was crucial. Having already captured twenty-three cities, Salvador was unwilling to fail at this critical moment.
After leaving the palace, Blake frowned and asked Freya, “How can you guarantee that we’ll reach the battlefield before the Westhaven forces? They’ve already been on the move for over ten days, and we haven’t even left the capital yet! Even if we travel day and night, we won’t catch up with them.”
Freya was determined, and replied, “Nothing’s impossible if we give it our all. We’ll make it!”
Blake was frustrated. “Easy for you to say! When we led the Capital Army to Victory Pass, it took us two full months to get there. Now, we only have twenty days to reach the Southern Frontier. How will we manage?
Impatient, Freya snapped, “Instead of complaining, you should focus on preparing and gathering the troops. We need to leave immediately.”
She then added coldly, “I know you’re unhappy with me lately, and your mother isn’t fond of me either. But I intend to show everyone that Sophie’s antics amount to nothing. The only way to elevate the Jaffes status is through real battlefield achievements, not empty gestures.” 1
At the mention of Sophie, Blake frowned. “Why bring her up now?”
Freya snapped, “Are you so sensitive that I can’t even mention her? What’s your connection to her? Are you still hung up on her even after the divorce? I see through her-she’s trying to gain sympathy by playing the victim, which is why you went to Northwatch Estate to see her!”
Blake’s eyes flashed with irritation. “I’ve already told you, I went to Northwatch Estate to ask her to get Sebastian’s help! Aside from the Snowdrop Pills, my mother’s illness needs proper diagnosis and treatment. And even when I got to the estate, I couldn’t see her.”
Freya’s tone was icy. “Isn’t that just another one of her ploys? She’s deliberately avoiding you while using her so-called devotion as an excuse. Who knows what schemes you two are hatching?” Blake looked at Freya’s icy face, feeling increasingly frustrated. He didn’t want to continue arguing about Sophie.
“We’re about to head into battle. Can we not waste time arguing about someone who’s already out of our lives?” he snapped.
Freya also knew that recent messy affairs had strained their marriage. With the imminent battlefield ahead, they couldn’t afford to lose the understanding between them.
“You’re the one who told me not to mention her! You protect her so much-who knows if you have feelings for her?” she snarled.
“You’re the only one who holds my heart,” Blake said gently, holding her hand. His gaze, however, was directed toward the darkening sky.
Freya sighed. “Men always want more, I know. But I show you that marrying me is a blessing for you and your family. Sophie might have been dutiful and helpful when it came to your mother, but Amelia can do the same. I’m here to help restore the Jaffes to its former glory, and revive the prestige of your great-grandfather and grandfather.”
That was Blake’s greatest wish in life.
He nodded slightly, but was still puzzled. “It’s strange. Why would Westhaven and Sandoria join forces to attack us at the Southern Frontier? We forced them to surrender and sign a treaty at Victory Pass with promises not to invade the borders.”
“The treaty was about not crossing the Victory Pass borders. By aiding Sandoria, Westhaven is attacking the Southern Frontier, which we haven’t fully recovered yet. Ilyrian and Simonton are still under Sandoria’s control. So technically, they’re not breaking the treaty by going there,” Freya explained.
“That makes sense, but it’s odd,” Blake said. “Sandoria and Westhaven never had much military interaction before. Now, Sandoria is allowing three hundred thousand Westhaven soldiers into their territory. Aren’t they worried about Westhaven’s intentions?”
Though Blake didn’t have extensive battlefield experience, the sudden alliance between the two kingdoms struck him as unusual.
Freya shrugged. “Who cares? This is a golden opportunity for us! I’m more concerned about them not coming.”
Blake didn’t share Freya’s optimism.
While he had initially been eager to go to the Southern Frontier, that was under the assumption there would be only Sandorian soldiers to face.
Now, with Westhaven’s three hundred thousand soldiers pouring into llyrian and Simonton, and with Sandoria possibly sending even more soldiers, the situation had changed drastically.
The enemy forces now numbered around five hundred thousand. Meanwhile, Blake’s forces totaled less. than one hundred and twenty thousand soldiers. Combined with Rafael’s exhausted and under- resourced forces, they only had about three hundred thousand soldiers in total.
Rafael’s forces were now severely exhausted, with many wounded soldiers and a shortage of supplies. They were waiting for provisions on an empty stomach, so it was impossible to capture llyrian at the moment. They would have to wait in place for reinforcements to arrive.
Winter made the situation even worse. The Southern Frontier was harsh and cold, which was a severe disadvantage for Westhaven’s forces.
The people of Sandoria, however, were known for their resilience in such conditions and could endure the cold with ease.
Given the disparity in strength between the two countries, this battle would be very difficult, especially if Sandoria continued to send reinforcements to reclaim the lost territories and take full control of the Southern Frontier.
The chance of a complete defeat is almost certain if that happened.
Of course, winning would lead to great achievements In the same vein, losing could mean losing life on the battlefield.
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Hector and his sons were among those who sacrificed their lives in the Southern Frontier. These factors showed how dangerous the Southern Frontier battlefield was.
In addition, Freya promised to get reinforcements to the Southern Frontier before Westhaven’s forces arrived. It was basically an impossible task, but she had boasted so easily about it. Her overconfidence was likely due to her lack of experience in official matters.
If the battle ended in defeat, both Blake and Freya would likely face severe repercussions.
Though it was a golden opportunity, Blake remained anxious and cautious, and wasn’t as optimistic as
Freya.
Freya suddenly asked, “By the way, do you know why His Majesty has stationed royal guards at the gate of Northwatch Estate to keep an eye on Sophie?”
Blake shook his head, not wanting to get into another discussion about Sophie. It would only lead to more arguments.
Freya adjusted her cloak, a sly smile curling her lips.
“It’s to keep her from causing trouble. I heard she went to the palace the day after our wedding, and was escorted back by royal guards. Since then, the guards have been stationed at Northwatch Estate. This clearly indicates she made some unreasonable demands when she visited the king. Maybe it’s related to
1. us. She can’t stand our happiness.”
Blake had heard something along those lines but hadn’t looked into it further, not wanting to upset Freya. He was surprised she had investigated it herself.
Freya linked her arm with his, a triumphant glint flashing in her eyes. T’m curious to see if she’ll still maintain her noble, refined demeanor when we return victorious from the Southern Frontier, or if she’ll reveal the envy she hides.”