Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

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On the ground lay bundles of arrows and several crossbows. There were also rows of knives and swords, along with a selection of bows. A few large barrels were stacked in one corner.

As Rafael approached, the pungent scent of gunpowder wafted toward him. The barrels were sealed tight and covered with several layers of material. Yet, the unmistakable smell of gunpowder lingered in the air.

The area where the barrels sat wasn’t illuminated. The only source of light was at the entrance to the dungeon.

Rafael turned around just as Eleanor’s household soldiers arrived. Their eyes widened in shock at the flickering light illuminating the dungeon. Many stood frozen, momentarily forgetting to confront the

assassins.

Rafael stepped forward with his sword drawn, taking down several household soldiers in quick succession. It was then that he spotted Barrett entering with a handful of capital guards.

Barrett barely had time to take in the scene before he charged toward the so–called assassin, weapon raised.

Rafael exchanged a few blows with Barrett, who was momentarily distracted when they locked eyes with each other in the dim light. Seizing the opportunity, Rafael darted up the stairs, ascending three steps at a time and leaving the dungeon swiftly.

Barrett paused, taking in the surroundings wide–eyed, his heart pounding with shock. He took a deep breath and exchanged glances with the other capital guards.

he exclaimed, shaking off his astonishment. “Lord Lewis, the Garrison Unit’s chief, is here too. Locate them,

dungeon door slammed shut behind

She raised it,

commanding voice, she declared, “No

stepped back,

Eleanor coldly ordered her household soldiers as she walked further into the

capital guards, including Barrett, faced nearly thirty household soldiers. While these soldiers had proven ineffective against Rafael, they were more than

men. However, many in the room had never encountered anything like what lay within the dungeon. Such

also of Eleanor’s

the entrance in time even if the

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to be Rafael. He had exposed the secrets in Harmony Palace. How dare he run off and leave them

Anger boiled within Barrett.

Eleanor shouted, her voice laced with fury. “What are you waiting for? If they live, you will all die! This is a

let out battle

lead, swinging his blade with a loud clash as it met another

deep breath. If he wasn’t careful,

chaos. “The capital and garrison guards are here. They’ll be here any moment. You’re unaware of the danger you’re in! Don’t cause your own

Barrett first!” Eleanor barked,