Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 94

Carissa returned to the city after midnight, only to find Aurora waiting for her at the city gate. The distant glow of a campfire illuminated Aurora's face, which was twisted in anger and disdain.

"Can't you at least put in a bit more effort to save your dignity? You've tarnished the reputation of the Duke of Northwatch's family beyond repair," Aurora taunted.

Carissa looked up and icily replied, "What does my family's reputation have to do with you?"

"Can you stop pretending to be above it all? I saw everything today. It only took a word from the marshal to put you in command of the Mystic Army. So, why the charade with Michael? Do you think that will win over the other soldiers? Do you think everyone is blind?" Aurora snapped back.

Carissa stared at her with a cold glint in her eyes. "You're right. Not everyone is blind. Some things can be hiddert for a time, but not forever."

Aurora's eyes narrowed, her resolve clearly wavering. "What are you implying?"

"Nothing much."

Carissa tried to move past her, but Aurora grabbed her arm.

Her voice dropped to a low tone as she warned, "Carissa, I don't care what you mean, but this is a battlefield. The Mystic Army is a force of elite troops and should not be used for your personal gain. Stop causing trouble here and return to the capital immediately"

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than me, but is this really your own skill? No one in the army will respect you; they'll only

back, Carissa said over her shoulder, "If I've become a joke, isn't it largely because of your rumors and disdain

based on your own merits? Have you heard so much flattery that you actually believe you're

without considering the dangers of the battles to come. The Mystic Army was supposed

in this way, defeat in the Southern Frontier

Aurora went to the command tent to request an audience with

was already in discussion with the other generals about the plan to breach the

couldn't drag on too long. The enemy had retreated to Simonton City, where they had supplies. However, it was limited. They needed time

opening the gates. Starhaven's forces couldn't launch a direct assault and would instead

audience, Rafael raised his hand. "Let

Aurora, "The marshal

noticed the ten or

strategy.

gathered the generals to discuss military affairs, why

long way to provide support, and many of you