Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Rafael summoned Carissa to the command tent.

A cup of hot coffee was placed before her, its steam hazy and blurring her vision. She picked up the cup, and took a sip. It was bitter-but on a battlefield, having any drink was a luxury.

"Do you want to kill her?" Rafael asked.

"I've considered it," Carissa admitted candidly.

"The scouts we sent have reported back. Westhaven has even hidden the fact that Starhaven destroyed villages. They're claiming that a fire destroyed the entire area instead, and everyone was burned alive. Do you know what that means?" Rafael continued.

Carissa held the cup tightly. The warmth of the drink contrasted sharply with the coldness in her heart.

After a long pause, she finally replied, "I understand. Westhaven wants to conceal the humiliation of their crown prince."

"Even if the king discovers the truth, he can't punish Aurora publicly. At the very least, you can be assured that your grandfather won't be implicated because of her," Rafael said.

Since Westhaven denied the destruction of the villages, the king would be unlikely to force Aurora into admitting it. It wouldn't make sense to pressure Westhaven into confessing and then send emissaries to apologize.

this well. If Westhaven launched a retributive campaign, Aurora wouldn't be seen as a

a border, signed the treaty, and granted Aurora military

of something and looked at

assistance to Sandoria in the Southern Frontier is to force the court to send reinforcements. Aurora, having achieved military merit, will definitely be chosen as one of the commanders for

Rafael nodded slowly.

Westhaven will undoubtedly spare no effort to avenge Fawnrun. For us, it

startled. "Are you saying that Liam might

now, but it's highly likely he would if Aurora dies. Liam is

If she had killed

Thankfully, she hadn't!

Once the fighting starts, the main forces of Westhaven will undoubtedly pursue her. Even if you don't kill her today and the court can't punish her in the future, she will still find it hard to escape Liam's

Carissa nodded slightly. "Understood."

a respectful nod, and

and laughing with Bun and the others. That was just how

a face full of joy. "After this battle, let's see if Aurora can still be