Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Frederick wiped his eyes as he approached Carissa. "My lady, the bridal carriage will soon arrive. Please hurry and touch up your makeup." Now that her master and fellow guild members were here, Carissa felt a pang of reluctance as the time drew near for her to marry.

She hesitated, and asked, "Could we delay by two hours?"

"That's not possible, my lady. You must complete the ceremony within the allocated time."

Winona took her hand gently. "Come, let's get your makeup sorted out. It's a joyful day, so why are you crying and fussing? That's inappropriate. We've come to see you off, and we'll accompany you to Hell Monarch Estate. We have seats reserved there for the wedding banquet."

Carissa blinked, her eyes misty. "So, Prince Rafael knows all of you are coming?"

"He does, but he didn't know that you were unaware."

Well, if that was the case, Rafael hadn't withheld the information from her.

With her mood steadied, Carissa stood and bowed in thanks to the heads of the various guilds and their apprentices who had come to offer their blessings to her.

"There's no need for thanks. Hurry up and get ready." Adrian waved dismissively.

Why the need for such gratitude? This was just him calling in a favor.

sighed inwardly, thinking that her master was indeed

The sound of drums filled the air as someone hurriedly reported, "The

such loud announcements, could hardly

up his bride? Why all the shouting? If he

with Everett's sharp gaze, the gatekeeper fell silent and retreated

greatest advantage now was that Barrett would personally escort her to Valor Estate, whereas Rafael was a prince and was not required to do

the news that Rafael had arrived with his wedding

well? Even after a divorce, Carissa couldn't forget her previous husband-why did she

disguising her emotions, Rafael

as her attendants placed the white bridal veil over her head. After Carissa bid farewell to her parents

brides left almost simultaneously, but their entourages and their own states

see the hem of her gown and the white satin shoes that peeked out as she moved. Her hand was held by Winona. Winona's long, slender fingers provided

at the estate's entrance. There was a sense of the pressure of a crowd at the gate, suggesting that

the carriage. Be good from now on," Adrian said softly as he approached her. It was a sentiment laden with a father figure's

Be good.

cause trouble, it would be less worrisome for him. He wouldn't have to keep waiving the rent

mischievous girl