Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

As Carissa walked away, Rafael followed suit.

News of their departure quickly spread from the inner courtyard to the main court. The royal relatives and various civil and military officials present all learned that Rafael was about to marry Carissa. Men and women thought differently.

Men valued heritage and purity, but they also placed great importance on benefits.

Who was Carissa? Beyond being the daughter of the Duke of Northwatch and backed by her impressive background, she was also an apprentice of the Pathfinders Guild, with Kyle as her senior.

The Pathfinders Guild wasn't just a martial arts faction. Apart from Kyle, it was home to many extraordinary individuals. Currently, the leader of the Pathfinders Guild was Adrian Russell. He was the great- grandson of Blake Russell, who was the former Supreme Cavalry Commander, also known by his other titles of the Exotic Sovereign and the Annara Monarch.

Adrian founded the Pathfinders Guild, and his influence extended over all the guilds in Meadow Ridge. After all, Meadow Ridge itself was his domain, as it used to be Blake's fief.

Though the Annara Monarch's title was not hereditary, the territory was never reclaimed. Over the years, only they knew how much wealth they had amassed.

Of course, wealth was secondary. The crucial factor was the influence within the martial world. Adrian's martial prowess was said to be second in the world, with one of his juniors being the best. Whether these rumors held true was uncertain, but the guild's formidable reputation commanded respect throughout Meadow Ridge.

Everyone would want to befriend such a powerful faction, so a marital alliance would clearly also be favorable.

recaptured the Southern Frontier and replaced Aurora as the top

Carissa was

where, sometimes, women belittled each other even before men

attracted like, and these women really did harm their own kind and caused

Seeing her spirited demeanor, it was clear she hadn't been distressed, which put Rafael at

extend an invitation. "I heard that there's a chef from Funara

Carissa was indeed hungry. Arguing with others was quite

mounted their horses, while she, Lulu, and

still looked somewhat reserved. "My lady, is it appropriate for you two

and replied, "Should we invite

Wisdom Retreat is better," Pearl

meal, and even if they could prepare a few dishes, it wouldn't be suitable for

Dylan went in first to reserve a private room, then came out to invite Rafael and Carissa

was set with two tables: one for Lulu,

Holding the menu, she looked up at Rafael and asked,