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.

If Westhaven launched a retributive campaign, Aurora wouldn't be seen as a hero, but as the chief culprit. Her grandfather

truth hidden. They established a border, signed the treaty, and

Carissa thought of something

the Southern Frontier is to force the court to send reinforcements. Aurora, having achieved military merit, will definitely be chosen as

Rafael nodded slowly.

Fawnrun. For us, it will still be a difficult fight. If you kill Aurora

"Are you saying that Liam might

if Aurora dies. Liam is Westhaven crown prince's maternal uncle,"

she had killed Aurora today, the consequences would have

Thankfully, she hadn't!

forces of Westhaven will undoubtedly pursue her. Even if you don't kill

Carissa nodded slightly. "Understood."

nod, and

chatting and laughing with Bun and the others. That was just how she was-her temper flared up quickly,

with a face full of joy. "After this battle, let's see if Aurora can still be so arrogant. Hmph! She