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.

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" the border your kingdom set. I am deeply sorry for the tragedy that befell your family. It is a debt

"A debt owed only to

the matter of Arthur's disgrace and subsequent suicide. The only justification for the massacre was Aurora's destruction of villages. Westhaven owed nothing to

THE

soldier, Aurora had committed crimes against the civilians of Fawnrun

elderly, women, and children. All the men of their

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

but Arthur would never receive

men's killing of Starhaven soldiers might have been seen as revenge, though Westhaven

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

That was Liam's perspective.

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

occurred.

long silence, Carissa lifted her head. Her eyes were red, and

severely wounded and humiliated. Your revenge is complete. However, I know that the Westhaven spies who massacred my family have returned to your country. My revenge is not yet fulfilled. What I am owed, I will have

pay

lives," she said

can grieve in peace. But know that the sorrow in Westhaven can't be measured. It is a perpetual shame