Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 35

Although the Duke of Northwatch's family was known for their military background, Carissa was well- read, so she wanted her attendants to be literate as well. "Alright, all of you can stay. Serve Lady Sinclair well. She will name you later," said Holly.

The four were overjoyed.

"Thank you, Ms. Holly!"

"Don't thank me yet. Serving Lady Sinclair comes with rules. If you don't follow them well, you'll end up as second- or third-tier maids," Holly warned.

"We will definitely learn and follow the rules properly," the four replied, bowing respectfully.

After Holly and Lily picked more servants to join the household, they instructed the agent to find coachmen, carpenters, stablemen, and gardeners. However, the positions of steward and accountant were too important to be left for the agent to procure.

"Rest assured, we will have some people tomorrow for your selection," the agent promised.

After receiving his payment and handing over the contracts, the agent smiled and presented Holly and Lily with an envelope.

"Please consider using our services again in the future. If you need anything, feel free to contact us. We have expertise in various fields."

nodded politely before having someone walk the agent out of the

about her current situation. The senior servants of the household knew to remain tight-lipped to prevent these shrewd and cunning agents from making

took the four

lived before marriage. Since no one had lived there after

when the massacre occurred, so there was no need to cover up blood stains with

Carissa trained. Naturally, there was also a small study filled with books she had read. Most of them were related to military strategies and tactics. Being married for a year had felt like a nightmare. If Carissa hadn't gotten married, the assassins

had both

of her guild, she had trained hard with the hope that one day, she would fight on the battlefield like

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almost blind, and only had one request for Carissa-to give up thoughts of war and weapons, and instead focus on settling

always been rebellious since childhood, opposing her parents

and handle estate affairs. She excelled in her studies and quickly grasped all that she was taught. Her mother had once said that her daughter might not become the best female

been

not followed her mother's wishes. Then, her family wouldn't

was something Carissa couldn't comprehend. Why had the spies from the Westhaven

it was because Hector had achieved a great victory in the battle against Westhaven. He had defeated their forces of one hundred thousand with just ten thousand soldiers-humiliating