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.

as a hero, but as the chief culprit. Her grandfather

They established a border, signed the

thought of something and looked

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

Rafael nodded slowly.

superficially reached peace, the hatred between them remains. In the battle at Simonton, Westhaven will undoubtedly spare no effort to avenge Fawnrun. For us, it will

that Liam might order a

he would if Aurora dies. Liam is

wave of anxiety. If she had killed Aurora today, the consequences would have

Thankfully, she hadn't!

Aurora. 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,

Carissa nodded slightly. "Understood."

gave a respectful nod, and

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

battle, let's see if Aurora can still

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