Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Winona wiped away her tears.

"I won't leave. I'll stay in the capital with you. I'll stay in Northwatch Estate. Whenever you miss me, just come back to visit."

"We'll stay too!" Hearing Winona's words, everyone echoed the sentiment.

Carissa hid in Winona's embrace, feeling a sense of security she hadn't experienced in a long time.

She wanted to cry. She was reluctant to see them go.

However, Adrian spoke up with a stern expression, "Can you stay with her forever? Everyone has their own. life to live. Besides, the capital is no easy place to live. Even if it were, it's not somewhere people from the Pathfinders Guild can reside for long."

Adrian had no fondness for the capital or the royal family, but Rafael's character was impeccable. He had recovered the Southern Frontier and restored the kingdom's territory, so Adrian reluctantly accepted him. However, whether people's hearts would change remained to be seen.

Rafael initially had wanted to become his apprentice, but Adrian was reluctant to take in anyone from the royal family.

However, his junior guild member, Everett, had taken a liking to Rafael and accepted him as an apprentice.

Rafael's dedication, despite only spending one month a year in the

find Everett and Rafael. After all, Rafael was now married to his youngest apprentice, making

keep acting like a strict fellow apprentice

lighting candles

with Ryan. I seek not to bring glory to our family but to live in peace and happiness, and not tamish the honor of my family." Ryan's-eyes were also red. He said, "Grandpa, Grandma, Dad, Mom. I'll certainly listen to Aunt Carissa and won't

Ryan bowed his head

simple, "Please rest assured, Father, Mother. I will treat Carissa well and ensure she suffers no

Rafael made this

for this very assurance.

likely thought that the royal harem wouldn't consist of just one woman. Hence, she might have admired Rafael but

to recognize the

the order was restored. Though the future might not be smooth, having a caring companion was far better

Ryan to Adrian and

it was customary to observe silence during meals, especially with the stern Everett present. The dining etiquette was comparable to that of prestigious families. Carissa cherished these moments of dining together. She occasionally looked up at Adrian and her senior guild members, feeling a deep sense