Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 117

Alas

Aurora's sliver of hope soon shattered completely.

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A bonfire was lit outside, and the wooden door was violently pushed open. A tall figure, exuding a powerful and oppressive presence, slowly entered. Even with his back to the fire, Aurora could make out his silhouette and knew who he was.

It was Liam, the Westhaven marshal with whom she had signed the treaty in Fawnrun

City.

Aurora trembled violently, her back pressed against the wall as she stared at Liam in terror.

During the treaty signing, this man had exuded an aura of strength and bravery, creating a sense of pressure. At the same time, he also carried an air of elegance. The negotiations and treaty signing had gone smoothly and quickly. He agreed to some clauses she proposed without hesitation, with only one condition: that she release the prisoner promptly after signing.

He had been so agreeable then, making her believe the heavens were gifting her these military accomplishments.

now, his face was dark and murderous, with a cold ruthlessness in his eyes she had never seen before. The oppressive aura he emitted felt like

look from him filled

behind him. He turned to Edmund, who had accompanied him in. "Drag them down. Use whatever means

"Understood, Uncle

he looked at Aurora and asked, "What

smiled coldly. "Her? I'll deal

his men. "Take them all out and strip them. I

for mercy.

ashen, and they collapsed in despair. Yet, they maintained their soldierly pride

Aurora trembled even

can't harm me! Let me go. If you

roared as he was dragged out. "How can you say something so spineless? You're unworthy of being a general! The border has been settled! It's not up to you to change

keep our word. Since the border has

already suffered this loss. If they went back on their

reputation they upheld since the founding of the

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look of deep disdain at Aurora. Knowing there was no way he would make it out alive this time, he shouted, "Aurora Yates, you're a disgrace