Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 59

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Calling the food prepared for dinner a meal seemed quite noble. In reality, there were only two pieces of hard flatbread and dried meat-typical battlefield rations.

These were the kinds of supplies commonly sent to the front lines.

Now that the troops were stationed here, they could have prepared some hot stew or oatmeal. However, it was already late, and starting a big pot of stew just for Carissa would have been unreasonable. Still, they were thoughtful enough to provide a pot of hot water, which was at least something warm to drink and could heat up her body.

The small, temporary tent was filled with thick, heavy blankets that were dirty and hardened with grime. Carissa could tell from a touch that the stains on the blankets were dried blood.

A tall, young soldier with thick eyebrows and a scruffy beard led her in. He scratched his head and asked, Is this okay? If not, I can get some hot soup made for you."

"No need, this is fine," Carissa said with a grateful smile, biting into the hard flatbread. The cold made it even tougher, and chewing it made her teeth ache.

servants around to attend to you." "No need to attend to me. I can manage. I" Carissa wanted to say she wasn't so delicate, but it felt

say much more, as she was indeed hungry. After finishing the flatbread and dried meat,

had mostly gone out, with only the main command tent still illuminated. She yawned, feeling utterly exhausted, and decided not to worry about anything

outdoor conditions during her time in the Pathfinders Guild, so she wasn't afraid of hardship. What puzzled her was how well Rafael seemed

or her father's old subordinates. She wasn't restricted, and could still come and go. According to Dylan, Rafael had issued orders to start recruiting

land,

for soldiers to attack llyrian and Simonton and reclaim the Southern Frontier,

trained in martial arts from a young age and having heard many battlefield

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never participated in a battle herself. Despite reading numerous military texts and being familiar with documented major battles, her experience remained theoretical. She asked Dylan, "Has His Highness requested reinforcements from the

or supplies will arrive. His Highness

recruited so

Northwatch, Carissa was clearly trusted. Her journey from the capital to the Southern Frontier in just five days was