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.

someone were to claim they were the richest family in Starhaven, few would argue otherwise. However, Fiona's family, the Judd family from Valken,

Yuvan was seeking more than just wealth from the Spencer family. His insistence on marrying Violet made the

an eye on it," Rafael

that he was also

added, "I can only observe in

Carissa understood his dilemma.

had returned with only superficial glory. Behind the

military power.

another prince, he might

it's best to not get involved?" Carissa posited, worried about

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

truly understood the horrors of war, and only genuine military leaders felt the pain

be

gently stroking

can't leave yet. I'll come

careful on