Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 85

Barrett pulled on Aurora's hand as he addressed Rafael, "Marshal, please calm down. General Yates was just momentarily impulsive. She didn't mean to challenge your authority."

"If you cannot accept military orders, leave the Southern Frontier immediately. I need generals who are absolutely obedient," Rafael replied coldly.

Though Aurora was still unwilling to accept it, she dared not speak further and resigned herself to merely giving Carissa a cold glare.

As a noble lady from a prestigious family, Carissa was naturally held in high regard. Her inherent wealth and status were far beyond that of a humble general's daughter. Yet, Aurora had earned her position through sheer effort and sacrifice, unlike Carlssa, who seemed to have her achievements handed to her.

As Aurbra reluctantly followed Barrett, she said, "My military rank is low and my background is humble, so I have no right to argue. I will, of course, obey your orders, Marshal."

Her statement was clearly a jab at Carissa.

Aurora was even hoping that Carissa would come forward to argue. However, Carissa simply stood silently, tears welling up in her eyes. She looked pitiful and didn't offer a word in her own defense.

To Aurora, it was clear that Carissa was in the wrong here. The former vowed that she would one day expose the latter's true nature. She would reveal Carissa's scheming nature to the world.

When that time came, the fact that her achievements had been gained through the influence of her father's old allies would earn her disdain from true warriors!

command tent, Timothy

no longer around. Carissa was the only living member of the Duke of

one crying. Several other generals couldn't help but secretly wipe away their tears, mourning the loss of their comrades and the fall

fought them back. She had cried too many times, and would collapse every time she did.

months ago, when I was still Barrett's wife, I was caring for my sick mother-in-law at Valor Estate when received

to Northwatch Estate, and was met with scenes of bloodshed upon entering. My mother, sister-in-law, nephews and nieces, guards, and

mother and sister-in-law had been hacked to pieces, while some bodies' heads were severed. My second brother's

choking on her sobs. She couldn't speak further, the pain crashing over her like a landslide. The memory of that

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to control her emotions before she managed to

fury. Everything made sense

had slaughtered civilians and captured Westhaven's prince. So, the massacre of Carissa's family was intimately connected to Aurora's actions at

tears, Timothy glanced back at Carissa with a look of deep sorrow and sympathy. He seemed to be about to say something but ultimately

the others turned

poured a glass of wine and handed it to Carissa. Sit down and have