Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 362

"Huh?" Rafael was momentarily stunned, then his face lit up with joy.

punished by my master? You're worried about me?"

you worried about me getting

Of course, I'm worried about you. Haven't you ever fell the sting of Sage Everett's iron fists?" asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Not really," Rafael replied, thinking back to his days at the guild.

Carissa

Strictly speaking, he wasn't there for even a full month each year. It wasn't that he never got beaten, but that was a matter of pride. Even if he had been, he would never admit it. "Were you always that well-behaved?" Carissa asked curiously.

Even Kyle had been punished at the Pathfinders Guild. Was Rafael really more obedient than him? Rafael tilted his head, thinking for a moment. "Mainly, when I was at the Pathfinders Guild, none of you ever came to find me. So, I had nothing to do but train hard. My master was very pleased with r Carissa couldn't help but look at him with admiration. All of them, as junior apprentices, had been punished by Everett before. Yet, Everett's direct apprentice had never been punished?

No wonder Rafael's martial arts were so exceptional. He was simply outstanding.

me."

her eyes, anyone who managed to avoid being beaten by

evident on his face. He didn't feel even the slightest bit guilty. Those rare occasions when he did get a beating were

they arrived at the entrance of Northwatch

Holly and the household staff to welcome them, while Violet came running out with Bun,

arms with Carissa. "We've been waiting for your return for so long! You need to have a word with Rod. He had the nerve to sneak back with us the night of your wedding, even though he

she was hel

shot Violet a glare, annoyed that up a sore

and glanced at Travis. "That was just a joke. How could Rod

not? His master

in Hell Monarch Estate so he can send his monthly stipend back to Meadow Ridge." Carissa had already guessed as much. The Lunar Guild had been struggling in recent years, with only female apprentices and

an old-fashioned person who refused to let the female apprentices leave themountain fo make a living. They only grew some fruit and vegetables, but the yearly earnings were

even have enough to eat and had to rely on donations from various guilds for food and other necessities. When things got really tough and they needed to buy

he was the one who called upon others to help build their

at Carissa, too embarrassed to ask directly if

asked, "What about

fingers together. "Well, back when we were in the capital, I joined you all in shopping sprees. The leftover money was taken by my master to pay off debts, and we also bought a lot of grain and supplies for the New Year. There's not much left

most of the money he got from his achievements on the battlefield had gone

debts.

"Then, stay in the capital for now. I'll