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.

rigors of martial training. Yet, Rafael's dedication, despite only spending one month a year in the mountains, had led

converse while he went to find Everett and Rafael. After all, Rafael was now married to his youngest apprentice, making Adrian a sort

like a strict fellow apprentice of

After lighting candles and offering a

I have found a good husband. From now on, I will live well with Ryan. I seek not to bring glory to our family but to live in peace and happiness, and not tamish the

his head in

simple, "Please rest assured, Father, Mother. I will treat Carissa well and ensure she suffers no grievances. I also promise that I will never take a concubine. Carissa will be my only

She understood why Rafael made

for this very assurance.

royal harem wouldn't consist of just one woman. Hence, she might have admired Rafael but hesitated to entrust her

failed to

order was restored. Though the future might not be smooth, having a caring companion was far better than facing struggles alone as she had done

Carissa first introduced Ryan to

Guild, 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