Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

The battlefield had moved inside Simonton City.

From the moment the siege began, the citizens locked their doors and hid inside their homes. The Sandoria soldiers had enslaved the people, and even abused women during their occupation. Despite knowing that the city would be a battlefield after the gates fell, the townsfolk fervently hoped the Hell Monarch Army would drive the Sandoria soldiers away.

As the fierce battle raged, Aurora charged into the city with the main army and quickly fought her way to the front lines. Though she wasn't the only female general, she was the only one wearing a custom battle robe specially made for her by the Ministry of Defense.

Her armor featured a red headscarf, symbolizing her determination to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with her male counterparts.

Despite the chaotic fighting, she stood out like a sore thumb.

Liam spotted her, as did many Westhaven soldiers.

The strategy to target her began. The Westhaven troops she pursued began a strategic retreat, knowing her competitive nature would compel her to chase them down and try to eradicate them. Barrett noticed this, and shouted, "Aurora, don't chase them!"

Something felt off. Starhaven and Sandoria's armies were still fighting, and the entire city was a battlefield. It was unlikely that the enemy would actually retreat without a clear signal. The only plausible reason for their retreat was to lure Aurora into a trap.

soldiers' appearance indicated

targeting Aurora, possibly related to the peace treaty at Victory Pass. Despite his claim of trusting her, he always had his doubts. "Aurora, come back!" Barrett yelled. He tried to follow her, but the enemy surrounded him, and he couldn't break free. He had to keep fighting, unable to spare another glance

Barrett calling for her, but didn't stop. She relied on

clearly suspicious; possibly, they were young nobles from Westhaven seeking battle experience. Capturing them and repeating the same trick she had

Rafael wouldn't include her name in his commendation report. "Keep chasing them! There's definitely something off!" Aurora ordered as she continued

or four clad in golden armor, resembling the young

soldiers-they were likely members of the Westhaven royal family or nobility. That was why Liam was pressured to sign the

a look of relief in

to be in the command tent, waiting with their strategists and advisors to see the battle's outcome and then decide how

after seeing Aurora lured into the city. It seemed almost as if he had anticipated this. She didn't dwell on it. The battle at hand

inside the city, the fight was brutal. The long spear became cumbersome, but Carissa's Rose Spear had a mechanism

Carissa had slain countless enemies, her entire body soaked in their

tried to protect her, she rebuffed them, insisting they focus on killing the enemy. She