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.

in his eyes she had never seen before. The oppressive aura he emitted

one look from him filled her

He turned to Edmund, who had accompanied him in. "Drag them down. Use whatever means necessary. These people have all harmed your brother. On the day the treaty was signed, I memorized each

Uncle Liam. I will avenge my

looked at Aurora and

I'll deal with

then turned to his men. "Take them all out and strip them. I

for mercy.

they collapsed in despair. Yet, they maintained their soldierly pride and did not beg for

hand, Aurora trembled even more

is peace between our nations...peace... Y-You can't harm me! Let me go. If

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

"We of Westhaven keep our word. Since the

If they went back on their word and launched

it would tarnish the reputation they upheld since the founding of

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disdain at Aurora. Knowing there was no way he would make it out alive this time,