Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 137

As spring arrived and the ice and snow melted away, the soldiers stationed in Simonton City prepared to return to the capital. Violet and the others were torn between whether to go back to the capital with them or return to Meadow Ridge.

"Meadow Ridge will always be there, but a triumphant return

happens only once in a lifetime. We should go back and receive the people's praise," Travis said.

They didn't have grand ambitions; their greatest aspiration was to perfect their martial arts skills. They didn't seek to be invincible, only to be able to defeat any opponent they faced.

Suddenly hailed as heroes of the Southern Frontier, they found the new height of their status a bit overwhelming.

With Aurora's injuries nearly healed, it was time for her to face her punishment.

During her time at the Southern Frontier, her relationship with Barrett had been in a peculiar state. Her husband seemed to constantly avoid her, yet would still assist her when necessary.

For instance, when she was to be punished, Barrett pleaded with Rafael on her behalf, only to be ignored. After failing with the marshal, he turned to Carissa, hoping she might intercede on Aurora's behalf.

"I know it's presumptuous," Barrett began, "but we're about to return to the capital. If she endures this punishment now, she won't be able to withstand the hardships of the journey. All mistakes are mine, I have wronged you..."

him off coldly, "If you know it's

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don't you know that my entire family was slaughtered because of her? I'm the one who

words left Barrett

cold-faced woman before him. In his mind, he saw the face he had glimpsed on their wedding night-radiant and vibrant under the ca. dlelight. His heart

wrong. I've failed you, but I can't fail her as

the

that's the case, why don't you take the punishment for her? It's only natural for

and left, heading to Rafael's tent to request an audience. Rafael was engrossed in carving something, which he immediately covered with a silk cloth upon

General Warren speaking

glanced at him dismissively. "Do you think General Sinclair

shrugged, his youthful face displaying a naivety about love." Maybe she

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then beckoned Dylan closer.

Dylan stepped forward, Rafael smiled faintly, continuing to gesture. "Come closer, squat

nothing but still crouched down. "It's been a while since I