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.

that her master

was a commotion outside. The sound of drums filled the air as someone

who was sensitive to such loud

and pick up his

sharp gaze, the gatekeeper fell silent and

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

arrived with his wedding entourage, Viola stood there in stunned

so well? Even after a divorce, Carissa couldn't forget her

Carissa was skilled at disguising her emotions, Rafael would undoubtedly be unaware

to escort her. She gathered herself as her attendants placed the white

left almost simultaneously, but their entourages and their own states

head was covered by the white veil. She could only see the hem of her gown and the white satin shoes that peeked out as she moved. Her

many blessings. Carissa couldn't see anyone, and could only vaguely sense that she had arrived at the estate's entrance. There was

softly as he approached her. It was a sentiment laden with a father figure's bittersweet emotion and

Be good.

would be less worrisome for him. He wouldn't

girl