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.

seen as a hero, but as the

hidden. They established a border, signed the treaty,

of something

Frontier is to force the court to send reinforcements. Aurora, having achieved military

Rafael nodded slowly.

the hatred between them remains. In the battle at Simonton, Westhaven will undoubtedly spare no effort to avenge Fawnrun. For us, it will still be a difficult fight. If you kill Aurora today and Liam cannot take his revenge personally, I

"Are you saying that Liam

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

of anxiety. If she had killed Aurora

Thankfully, she hadn't!

starts, the main forces of Westhaven will undoubtedly pursue her. Even if you don't kill her

Carissa nodded slightly. "Understood."

respectful nod, and returned to her

Bun and the others. That was just how she was-her temper flared up quickly, but dissipated just

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