Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

During these fifteen days, the king would personally visit Skyward Sanctum, the sacred platform for ceremonies. He would then enjoy the festivities at the city gates with the common folk and watch the fireworks.

The Capital Guard and the garrison unit needed to make early preparations, urging the Ministry of Housing to build high platforms outside the city walls so the king and court officials could watch the fireworks. After visiting Avis, Carissa and Rafael talked in the small wooden cabin outside. Travis had used the cabin for a night, but the bedding was neatly arranged. Although the furniture was old, it had been cleaned thoroughly.

Carissa shared the situation regarding Avis with Rafael, who was equally shocked upon hearing about Yuvan's reasons for the divorce.

"That's absurd, isn't it? Having no sons and jealousy-none of those accusations are convincing," he said, frowning.

"There's always something that can be used to convince others, like Aunt Avis' grave illness," Carissa replied, her frustration evident. She felt a weight in her chest that wouldn't ease.

"And he plans to marry Violet? What is Uncle Yuvan thinking?" Rafael mused.

He frowned, his sharp mind quickly piecing things together. He and Carissa were on the same page.

If Yuvan proceeded with this, his actions could very well lead to his own downfall.

The Spencer family was a prominent family from Ebonflow. Although they didn't hold official positions in the capital, they had a strong influence through numerous local officials across various regions.

but if someone were to claim they were the richest family in Starhaven, few

just wealth from the Spencer family. His insistence on marrying Violet made the situation

keep an eye on it," Rafael

he remembered that he was also currently under Salvador's

"I can

Carissa understood his dilemma.

battle at the Southern Frontier, Rafael had returned with only superficial glory. Behind the

military power.

discovered that Rafael was secretly investigating another prince, he might become even more suspicious of

to not get involved?" Carissa

we ignore it and chaos erupts, won't it be the men in our army who suffer? Won't it be the common people who bear the brunt?" Carissa sighed. "I understand. It was just a moment of

only genuine military leaders felt the pain of the soldiers who charged

be careful,"

stroking his wife's

leave yet. I'll come back to fetch you before the New

nodded. "Be careful on your