Chapter 124

Barrett's expression shifted dramatically. "How do you know they're in the mountains? What justice. are they seeking?"

Carissa took a few steps away, and Barrett limped after her. When she stopped, he stared at her.

expectantly.

The wind howled around them, and Carissa's voice was barely audible. "If you calm yourself and listen, you might hear something beyond the wind."

Barrett tried to focus, but apart from the wind, he heard nothing.

His skills were not on par with Carissa's, and his inner force was minimal. How could he hear any movement in the mountains, especially with such a strong wind? It was impossible to discern the presence of nearly a hundred thousand people.

He suspected Carissa was being evasive, and his frustration grew. "What justice are they seeking?"

"Use your brain. Why would a hundred thousand soldiers stay in the mountains without retreating? Why capture Aurora? And why come to the Southern Frontier after signing the treaty?"

After saying this, Carissa walked back, leaving Barrett standing there, his face pale.

The setting sun cast a dark shadow over his handsome features, making him appear like an unmoving statue.

This was the second time Carissa had given him such a hint. He knew something terrible had occurred, but was unwilling to believe it.

you're a sinister and

her.

him and keep your

wanted to lash out at Barrett to relieve her frustration, but she thought

his nonsense. Keeping

as effective as hitting a pillow-completely pointless and

artists had the

was nothing to do but

the mountain, Aurora wasn't subjected to severe physical torture, but she endured

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words, being urinated on, and physical abuse. She lay disheveled in the cabin,

himself, crouched beside her, his gaze fixed on her scarred face. "Did you think I would kill all of

The murderous intent

right. I'm going

you."

large hand tightened around her throat, and the suffocating sensation of death

breathe, her chest felt as if it were about to explode with pain. Waves of dizziness blurred her vision, and her mind

truly so unwilling to accept this

to die. But if they were determined to kill her, it would be better

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