Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Barrett lifted the curtain and stepped outside the room with Aurora. They moved so silently that their footsteps were almost inaudible, and the surroundings were eerily quiet.

After waiting for a moment, he opened the door and quickly hid behind it. Once he was certain there was no immediate danger, he cautiously peered outside.

The sight that met his eyes was chilling.

The lanterns in the corridor cast light on the stairs, where three bodies lay sprawled. These were the maids who had served Aurora. They had been killed with a single sword thrust to the throat, unable to even utter a cry. Blood trickled down the stone steps, staining them a deep crimson.

Barrett's mind instantly flashed to the Duke of Northwatch's family's massacre.

He gasped. "My parents...!"

He was about to rush out when Aurora grabbed his arm.

Aurora's face was ashen, her lips trembling slightly. "I think... I think they're after me."

Barrett quickly understood. It was possible that spies from Westhaven were seeking revenge.

moments ago, Aurora had insisted she was in the right. But now, Barrett saw how hollow those justifications were. Aurora had been so confident in defending

entered the courtyard. They were dressed in black, and their faces were

chilling aura. The strong scent of blood and a murderous intent filled

sword, and

door while the other blew out the lamp, plunging the room

exercise routine he was put through daily was proving to be good training now. Although nothing seemed out of place outside, he felt a sense of danger from

a dark figure leaped in. Barrett had anticipated this happening, so he quickly swung his sword at the assassin. The assassin sensed the attack and leaped out of

through the window. After rolling on the ground for a while, they quickly oriented themselves. The sounds of clashing swords and spears filled the room. But

their skill.

abandoned Barrett and jumped out of the window, heading straight for the outer courtyard while shouting, "Help! There are assassins!" Barrett

There were so many people in the estate-how could she lead

linger with Barrett. The four

to light up one by one. The guards of the

assassins pursued Aurora, but her familiarity with the estate's layout allowed her