Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

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Chapter 69

In Ilyrian, Westhaven's marshal, Liam Simmons, stood on the city walls, watching the Starhaven soldiers. in the distance. Hatred and anger burned in his eyes.

"They won't be able to defend the Southern Frontier," he said coldly, his gaze almost fiery enough to incinerate the distant Starhaven troops.

"Your soldiers are injured and exhausted. Take a few days to rest before attacking again," suggested Sandoria's marshal, Victor.

Liam shook his head. His white hair was covered by a thick hat, and he exhaled clouds of white breath. Gripping the wall's stone bricks, he said, "No! We can't let them enjoy their victory for too long. We will resume the attack the day after tomorrow. Within three days, we must capture Tower City."

Victor was indifferent. Most of the soldiers on the front lines were from Westhaven, and they had brought their own soldiers and supplies.

"We've investigated the matter you asked about. The general Aurora Yates is indeed among the Starhaven reinforcements, and is currently heading to the Southern Frontier battlefield."

Liam's fists clenched tightly, veins bulging on his forehead. "We must capture that woman alive at all costs!"

Victor was puzzled.

Aurora was just one woman. Why did Liam harbor such deep enmity toward her?

grudge do you have against her? And don't you have spies in Starhaven? Why rely on us to get

letting out a heavy sigh, the white mist swirling around his

strengthen trade and open sea routes after capturing the

Westhaven.

is might

to Westhaven's defeat at Victory Pass, where

surrendered.

obviously knew

left the command tent and slowly made her way back to the barracks, her eyes filled

one of the

was captured by Aurora at Fawnrun City. Despite being in captivity, he refused to reveal his identity. His stubbornness led to him being

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trade him back from Aurora.

prince's disgraceful treatment and castration secret. They also wanted to hide that he had committed suicide due to the unbearable humiliation. Instead of confronting Starhaven head-on, Westhaven chose to ally with Sandoria to take revenge on the

City, which was

wasn't even aware that the soldier

why Westhaven was so determined to