Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 88

The Mystic Army comprised thirty thousand strong troops, all personally trained by Rafael to protect the city. They were elite soldiers who were prepared to defend against any rebellion or attack on the capital. The Mystic Army rarely went to battlefields unless absolutely necessary.

Now, reclaiming the Southern Frontier had become a necessity.

Mobilizing troops from Riverhold Garrison could provoke the other enemy kingdom, Vesperia, into aggression. So, the troops from Riverhold Garrison couldn't be moved, which was why the Mystic Army had been dispatched.

Though the Mystic Army seldom saw battle, it didn't mean they hadn't been on a battlefield. On the contrary, all thirty thousand members were selected from war-hardened soldiers and rigorously trained further,

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Ten thousand of them were Obsidian Guards. They were responsible for the king's safety and maintaining order in the capital.

Another ten thousand handled criminal arrests. They were able to detain suspects, including royal family members, without public trials. They only needed to report directly to Rafael.

The remaining ten thousand monitored officials, often disguised as commoners and mingling with servants in noble households.

Now, fifteen thousand soldiers from the Mystic Army had arrived at the Southern Frontier-five thousand from each division. Rafael took Carissa to where the Mystic Army troops were and ordered them all to assemble.

clad in black iron armor. They were all about the same height, with their ages ranging from twenties to forties. They formed

stood with his hands behind his back, the setting

the Southern Frontier, you will follow her orders. If she commands you to charge, you will

"Yes, sir!"

response echoed across the camp

meeting their resolute gazes. With soldiers like these, she had no

a distance. The sunset seemed to make the face of each mighty Mystic Army soldier glow, making them look like divine

Carissa's command?" Aurora complained. You shouldn't have held me back. The marshal clearly intends to

be under us. The Mystic Army reports to the marshal. As reinforcements, we ultimately follow his

necessarily. Didn't we lead our troops

had been holding Victory Pass for a

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first battle at Victory Pass? We were completely overwhelmed.

for Carissa's third uncle's timely intervention, Barrett would have died on the battlefield. However,

memory darkened Barrett's mood. He owed Carissa a great

You don't owe Carissa anything; if