Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 122

As Carissa watched the fire slowly dim, she added a few more logs. The flames quickly devoured the dry wood, sending up bright flickers of light. The scene before her brought back a painful memory- returning to Northwatch Estate and finding it filled with corpses and bloodstains.

The ache in her heart surged again, so intense that it made breathing difficult.

How she wished for Aurora's death!

But simply killing her might not be the most satisfying revenge. Carissa thought Liam might share this

view.

She was certain Liam wouldn't kill Aurora, Rafael had given orders to wait here, and it was likely because Liam had said something to him.

Rafael had previously mentioned having spies in Ilyrian City, so it was reasonable to assume there were spies in Simonton City as well. Waiting here was both Rafael and Liam's directive.

By late night, everyone was exhausted. They were sleepy and hungry, though the cold was no longer a concem with plenty of firewood available. Supplies had arrived from the rear-simple bread and beef jerky. But in the midst of a battlefield, any food that could fill their stomachs was welcomed.

Timothy had brought the supplies, and conveyed Rafael's orders to Carissa. "The marshal ordered you to continue waiting here. He says you can relax a bit and take turns sleeping."

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marshal believes it's necessary. He said not to easily trust a certain

had reached some sort of pate agreement. He

somewhat puzzled, unsure why Rafael had ordered them to wait. However, military orders were absolute, and he

the battlefield still required cleanup, and the bodies of fallen soldiers needed to be buried. There was much work to

on the battlefield always brought joy, but it was accompanied by sadness and pain. The comrades who fought alongside them-perhaps the closest one-would

with his men, who were utterly exhausted. Michael distributed the

didn't touch his food. He gazed at the rising sun, which indicated a clear day. It was the best weather they

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incredibly heavy. They had found nothing in the desert, and

Carissa several times. She was resting her head on Violet's shoulder, clearly exhausted. She was injured, and someone had bandaged her wounds, though it

your injuries serious?" Resting her head on Violet's shoulder, Carissa didn't respond and showed no change in

utter disdain, and silently mouthed, "None of your

movements, Barrett was angry and embarrassed. Fuming, he

eyes. What was that? Not just anyone could come over and concern