Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Violet and Travis both understood the implication of Carissa's words.

The situation in Westhaven was bound to change drastically. Once the current crown prince, Edmund, ascends the throne, the first order of business would be a thorough investigation of Fawnrun City. There were three reasons for that-revenge, consolidating his own

political power, and redrawing the borderlines.

If Barrett still had any sympathy for Viola, he should let her return to her family.

But if he kept Viola with him to force Oliver to stand up for the Warrens, then he and Aurora were essentially the same utterly selfish.

Feeling playful, Violet said, "Let's make a bet. Will Barrett give Viola a divorce letter? I think he won't."

Though he held Barrett in low regard, Travis still remembered the man's bravery on the battlefield and was willing to give him a small measure of support. "He might. At least he showed responsibility on the battlefield."

The two looked at Carissa. "What will you bet on?"

Carissa tilted her head. "Actually, I don't know Barrett very well."

Violet pulled out a banknote worth a thousand silver coins. "You still have to choose. Let's bet a thousand silver coins."

Seeing the large sum, Travis immediately shook his head. "No way. I'm not betting on that."

losing a thousand silver coins meant he would

it for fun. Don't bet

the banknotes. Money shouldn't be flaunted. She saw

he'll probably go through the motions of asking Viola about it, just to ease his own conscience. But he won't be

verify your option.

I can only

against Travis. If Travis loses to us,

Barrett doesn't make me lose money. Man, just

21st, Rafael and the Septimus Tetra reconnaissance team departed from the cemetery. Over the course of three days, Victor had thoroughly searched the entire city and would soon think of the cemetery. So, despite Lawrence's severe injuries, they had no choice but to carry him and leave. As they had to traverse two large mountains, Everett had bought enough dried food and

the mountain paths treacherous, but for soldiers, it was manageable. They needed to increase their speed. Otherwise,

carried provisions and water. Once they entered the mountains, they encountered many snakes, insects, rodents, and even wild animals. Dense vines and weeds obstructed their path, so Everett and Rafael took the lead, clearing

the mountain,

branches and brush

side and ran back and forth several times to make

been there.

fifty paces from the end of the path, they set up some rudimentary traps. With Sunstrike in hand and the thick vines around them, these traps were not

expected, Victor and his troops stormed into the cemetery

there, and discovered several guards who had been tied up. When questioned, the