Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

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Chapter 77

Sweat mixed with blood streamed down from Carissa's face, and in the freezing weather, it quickly turned into ice. The heat hadn't even faded before the cold had seeped into her bones.

"Carissa..." Bun panted heavily, frost clinging to his eyelashes. "Shouldn't we help them? Aren't we just going to stay here and guard the supply depot?"

"Orders s are orders. We've been told to guard the supply depot, so we guard it," Carissa replied, leaning against the wall.

Though she was wearing golden armor, she had been stabbed in her arm twice. There was no bleeding or pain, but it left her feeling cold and uncomfortable.

She glanced at her companions, all of whom were injured and their armor in tatters. It had been a ruthless battle.

"Is everyone okay?" she asked, concerned.

Violet waved her hand weakly, too exhausted to speak.

The sight of the fallen around them-some enemy, some comrades-was deeply distressing.

The enemy forces continued their assault. Carissa sprang to her feet, and shouted, "They're coming again. Pick up your weapons and fight!"

with blood and darkness. At last, the enemy at the supply depot was mostly defeated, and no reinforcements arrived. They collapsed onto the ground, utterly spent and gasping for

enemy has

and the others heard the cheers from where they were at the supply depot. With that, she knew. Rafael had achieved a great victory. Her

her lips trembling as she spoke. "The Hell

That's fantastic! We'll have meat to eat!" Bun's plump face broke into a stiff smile as he rubbed

up.

left the supply depot, and joined

back. The former

and meat now available in the supply depot, the soldiers could finally enjoy a hearty meal.

and the garrison buildings built by Sandoria during

longer needed to

private homes, and had forced the local people

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homes. The soldiers who couldn't be housed in the garrisons set

had defended the supply depot with three thousand soldiers. Her actions ensured the soldiers were well-fed, including having meat. This

why the enemy had been driven out of Ilyrian, however, was that Rafael

was discord between the two army

eager for revenge and Sandoria retreating, the confusion among their ranks allowed the Hell Monarch's army