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.

Sinclair strictly adhered to the agreements between our nations. He never harmed a single civilian from our kingdom. Each time he waged war, he withdrew his forces once he reached"

"A debt owed only to

not mention the matter of Arthur's disgrace and subsequent suicide. The only justification for the massacre was Aurora's

THE

a military general and soldier, Aurora had committed

elderly, women, and

had mistreated Arthur so cruelly, nor could he accept that Westhaven spies

Carissa, but Arthur would never receive an apology

battlefield on the Southern Frontier, their men's killing of Starhaven soldiers might

forever hostile. They were neighboring nations and major powers. They needed to engage

That was Liam's perspective.

also Rafael's perspective; otherwise, this meeting between Liam and Carissa

occurred.

head. Her eyes were red, and she struggled to hold back

and humiliated. Your revenge is complete. However, I know that the Westhaven

pay

their lives," she said

then the debt is settled. I've killed all the Westhaven spies who returned. General Sinclair, you can grieve in peace. But know that the sorrow in Westhaven can't be measured. It is a perpetual