Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 97

Aurora's words moved Barrett deeply. Hearing such a statement from anyone else wouldn't have touched him as much as it did coming from Aurora.

She wasn't just an ordinary woman confined to the household; she was a formidable general on the battlefield, a hero who had forced their enemy to sign a peace treaty.

For such an extraordinary woman to say she didn't mind washing her hands and cooking for him, it warmed Barrett's heart. Any previous disappointment he had felt towards her vanished instantly. The challenge was set for sunset.

Rafael sent Dylan to notify Carissa. He found her still drilling her troops in the open field, and informed her of Rafael's order.

She simply nodded. "Got it."

Since the entire army knew about this, Violet and the others came looking for Carissa after their training. Each gave her a pat on the shoulder and said tersely, "Beat her." Carissa smiled at them. Beating Aurora would indeed be challenging, not because it was a fight to the death, but because it was a measured contest requiring great restraint

The setting sun didn't dispel the chill of the frontier. In the open field, the fifteen thousand-strong Mystic Army stood in formation on the east side.

event, crowded every available space. The area was densely packed with

from the start also came to watch. The

Carissa had risen to her rank through connections. To them, she was just

be capable

Army. The Mystic Army had already acknowledged Carissa's leadership, especially after witnessing her single-handedly

knew how strong Carissa was, but the

Carissa had fueled their disdain for her. They believed Rafel and

the front of the Mystic Army, clad in his armor. The setting sun cast a glow on his dull gold armor, highlighting its dried bloodstains. His recently shaved beard had begun to grow back, and the harsh cold had chapped his skin. Although his once-handsome features were somewhat marred, his imposing presence remained

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the gathered soldiers and generals, Rafael explained the consequences for the loser of the challenge. Once both Aurora and

blood. She held the sword upright, her posture straight. With her

before her with the Rose Spear. If not for the fact that Carissa's exquisite features remained the same, Aurora would never have been able to connect her with the same lady of the Warren household in the past, who was dressed in fine clothes and behaved

manner.