Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 121

Barrett's face turned red with frustration. He grabbed Carissa's hand, and pulled her to one side.

"Carissa! You know she's been captured, and you won't rescue her? What do you mean by that? Do you know where she is?" he yelled.

Violet snapped a whip in their direction, forcing him to release Carissa's hand and take a step back.

"If you have something to say, keep your distance. Don't get too close to Carl," spat Violet coldly.

Barrett's anger towards Violet was obvious, but he grudgingly restrained himself. She was too skilled and not under his command, making her difficult to manage.

He turned back to Carissa, his voice still sharp. "You know where she is, don't you?"

Carissa shook her head. "I don't know. She could be in the desert, on the plains, or hiding in the mountains. But no matter where she is, we can't send the entire Mystic Army to find her. It's too risky."

"Then what are we waiting for?" Barrett demanded, pacing with frustration. "Are we just waiting for them to bring her back?"

Carissa's gaze remained calm and steady. "Exactly. We're waiting for them to bring her back."

at her in disbelief. "Are you out of your mind? If they've captured Aurora, why

remained impassive. "They wouldn't release her easily. Nothing is ever that simple-just like how the treaty with

was stunned. "What

him with a steady gaze. "You don't really believe that Liam withdrew his army from Victory Pass to Fawnrun just because Aurora spread the news about the marshal heading to the Southern Frontier as reinforcements, do you? If you believe that, you're unfit

indeed doubted it

questioned Aurora. Ultimately, he chose not to pursue it further, as the treaty was signed

"So, why did Liam do this? Please, tell

to tell you. Just wait here-someone will inform

took Violet's hand and walked away, leaving everyone else

was littered with piles of dry firewood, brought by Westhaven. These were stacked outside the city and to be fetched as needed, to prevent the townsfolk from

come fully prepared for their campaign in the

they couldn't return to the city. They had no

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hiding-whether in the mountains or on

paced restlessly, his anxiety evident. He wanted to question Carissa, but noticed she was surrounded by four formidable

to take torches and follow him

Having traveled such a long distance, they wouldn't dare to risk conflict with the nomadic tribes residing there, especially