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"

her arm free and strode away

really your own skill? No one in the army will respect you; they'll only see you as a

"If I've become a joke, isn't it largely because of your rumors and disdain for

general based on your own merits? Have you heard so much flattery that you

had given Carissa command of the Mystic Army without considering the dangers of the battles to come. The Mystic Army was supposed to be a vanguard force, not a personal guard or a means to rack up enemy

go on-if Carissa continued in this way, defeat in the Southern Frontier battle

command tent to request

already in

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

couldn't launch a

Aurora requested an audience, Rafael raised his

out to inform Aurora, "The marshal

noticed the ten or so generals present, realizing they

strategy.

slighted, she bowed formally, and before Rafael could speak, asked, "Marshal, since you've gathered the generals to discuss military affairs, why weren't my husband and I summoned to

say? You've traveled a long way to provide support, and many of you are injured. Rest for two days before resuming training. You don't need to be involved in strategy discussions