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?

you have spies

spies..." Liam said slowly, releasing his grip and letting out a heavy sigh, the white mist swirling around his weary

the alliance. between Sandoria's and Westhaven's kings aimed to strengthen trade and open sea routes after capturing

Westhaven.

is might

be related to Westhaven's defeat at

surrendered.

but obviously knew how to keep his

made her way back to the barracks, her

confidential letter from Rafael revealed that one of the prisoners Aurora had captured was Westhaven's

being in captivity, he refused to reveal his identity. His stubbornness led to him

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behind Westhaven's surrender-they hoped to trade him back from Aurora. Unfortunately, the prince was too weak to handle the humiliation and committed

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

hastily signed in Fawnrun City, which was why Victory

the soldier she had tortured was

so