Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 238

When Lulu handed over the bag to Carissa, her hands were trembling.

No one wanted to believe the news was true because, during the initial headcount following the massacre, no one had been missing. The household's young servants and young masters and mistresses, especially the children, had all been accounted for.

Carissa's mind refused to accept it, though her heart clung to a sliver of hope.

The scene that haunted her was not just the severed head, but also the clothing of the body. Though it had been stained with blood, Carissa had recognized the outfit as Ryan's. It was the same one she had made for him when she returned to her family home and prepared clothes for all her nieces and nephews.

Carissa took the bag, her gaze vacant as she murmured, "Lulu, I'm just going to see for myself. I know it's probably not him, and I don't hold out much hope, but... but please fetch Ryan's favorite toy from Azure Hall. It's the slingshot I made for him, engraved with his name. I even painted the wood..."

"I know which one it is. I'll get it right away!" Lulu replied, hurriedly running off.

She stumbled down the stone steps, her legs giving way momentarily, but quickly picked herself up and continued limping away.

Soon after, Lulu returned with the slingshot and handed it to Carissa. She took the slingshot, her fingers gently tracing Ryan's engraved name. When she looked up after a long moment, she noticed that Lulu's knees were bleeding.

your wounds," Carissa instructed, regaining her

lady, I'll accompany you. There's no need to worry about my

I'll go alone. The horses here aren't as fast as Lightning," Carissa said, glancing

carefully hidden hope. They dared not hope too much,

to leave, Lily called out, "My lady, wait

downstairs, quickly wrapping a starcake up and rushing

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case... Here, take this for the

understood what Lily meant. If the child beggar was really Ryan, then give him the

a moment,

sadness gripped Carissa's heart, and tears slipped down her cheeks as well. With a quick squeeze of her legs, she urged Lightning forward. The horse reared up and, with a long neigh, burst into a

Lightning raced out of the city, Carissa silently prayed to her parents, second brother, and

over me.... Please let it

Eldoria was