Chapter 123

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Barrett stared at Carissa. He couldn't continue speaking, as she had rendered him speechless.

She was right. She was the deputy commander of the Mystic Army and a fifth-ranked general of the court. Every word she spoke carried weight.

He didn't have many men with him, and had hoped the Mystic Army would join him. His own troops were exhausted, but the Mystic Army had rested here for quite some time. He believed that if they encountered the Westhaven forces or nomadic tribes, they could fight.

In a low voice, he pleaded, "I want to lead the Mystic Army, even if I have to beg you, Carissa. I know I've wronged you before. You can punish me however you want. But we've been waiting for nearly two days! Aurora can't hold on much longer. I know you hate her, but we'll make amends together once we find her."

Carissa's gaunt face remained cold. "This has nothing to do with personal grudges. The Mystic Army cannot advance any further."

Barrett clenched his fists. "Carissa, I'm already begging you! What more do you want from me?"

beat you up ourselves! If the Mystic

quiet!" Barrett's anger reached its peak, and he finally couldn't contain his fury. "Who do you think you are, speaking to me like

lifted her chin in contempt. "What a joke! Do I need any special status to talk to you? How about you measure your own worth? Are you even qualified to be so presumptuous in front of me?" Barrett was utterly furious. "Carissa, control

was Bun who sprang up first. His fists were large, and he quickly launched himself at Barrett. Almost

with impressive speed and

unable to defend himself. He could only hunch-over, using his hands to protect his head as he endured the

wanted to hit you for a long time! If it weren't for my military status, I'd have taken action the first time I saw

so highly of yourself? With your character, you dare to be fickle! We men make promises and stick to them, even if it means death! You made us

said you'd accept any punishment Cari gave you, didn't you? Well, now you're being punished! Take it and learn to be a decent person

men. They wanted to intervene, but knew that Bun and Travis were formidable, and they were standing up for Carissa. The

everyone present was a man of

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abandonment of her was something no one could tolerate. As he and Aurora had requested a marriage

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