Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 126

Barrett felt a shiver under the intensity of Liam's gaze, and instinctively took a step back.

Liam was obviously reluctant to engage in conversation with Barrett. He stood before Carissa, his expression a complex mix of emotions.

"General Sinclair, the massacre of your family was not my order," he began, his tone earnest.

"The leader of our spies issued that command. He did it because he learned that Aurora's forces had wiped out several villages in Fawnrun City, and that she had subjected a prisoner of war to inhumane

treatment.

"Our king and the entire Westhaven court uphold a strict policy: issues on the border should not involve the lives of civilians. We do not condone the slaughter of innocents, especially not the elderly, women, and children of an entire family.

"While your kingdom's general had committed grievous acts, I must apologize on behalf of Westhaven for everything they have done."

Barrett was stunned. "W-What nonsense are you talking about?"

Liam paid no attention to Barrett, and continued to address Carissa.

never harmed a single civilian from our kingdom. Each time he waged war, he withdrew his forces once he reached" the border your kingdom set. I am deeply sorry for the tragedy that befell your family. It is a debt

somberly, "A debt owed only to your family-the

the massacre was Aurora's destruction of villages. Westhaven

THE

soldier, Aurora had committed

the elderly, women, and children. All the

Arthur so cruelly, nor could he accept that Westhaven spies had slaughtered the entire

apologized to Carissa, but Arthur would never

Frontier, their men's killing of Starhaven soldiers might have

The two kingdoms couldn't remain forever hostile. They were neighboring nations and major powers. They needed to engage in trade, cultural, and

That was Liam's perspective.

otherwise, this meeting between Liam and Carissa would

occurred.

Her eyes were red, and she struggled to hold back

killed or severely wounded and humiliated. Your revenge is complete. However, I know that the Westhaven spies who

pay

their lives,"

who returned. General Sinclair, you can grieve in peace. But know that the sorrow in Westhaven can't be measured. It