Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 799

As soon as they crossed Swallowstone Street, Carissa felt an oppressive murderous air surround themn.

The killing intent was palpable, accompanied by a scent of blood that only someone attuned to such darkness could detect. Carissa recognized it all too well–from that fateful night at Valor Estate, when those suicide soldiers had descended like shadows.

Her mentor had once spoken of the brutal process of training these killers. Those who survived emerged from the corpses of beasts and men alike, forged in a sea of blood and death.

And no matter how skilled they became, they always carried with them a heavy aura of slaughter and a lingering stench of blood.

“Everyone, stay alert!”

Her voice cut through the wind, reaching every ear in the group.

Eyes narrowed in focus as they gripped their weapons tightly, sensing the slightest rustle in the air. After they crossed the intersection, a faint yet sharp tremor filled the atmosphere. It was the unmistakable sound of swords being drawn, carried by the northern wind.

“Stop!” Michael raised a hand, halting the formation.

he shouted, dispersing the

merchants heading home–paused in confusion at Michael’s warning before turning and running

sword sliced through the air, hurtling toward

spear and sent it flying to the ground. In an instant, about ten figures descended from both sides, clad in tight–fitting clothes and masked, weapons drawn and aimed directly at Carissa. Their intent seemed singular–to take her down. Carissa’s expression hardened as she sprang into action, her spear slicing through the air. She leaped over the flurry of blades, bringing her weapon down with a force that shook the ground beneath her. “Kill them!” Michael shouted and rushed forward, his sword clashing against an incoming blade. Ten capital guards remained behind to

air.

the speed of a fierce wind sweeping away autumn leaves. The five assassins who faced her struggled to keep up. If even one of them had faltered, it wouldn’t take more than a few exchanges before Carissa

unable to hold off a single assassin

capital guards went after the other four assassins. Eighteen against four

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still provided an edge. Despite the assassins‘ vicious techniques, no one from the Capital Guard

Carissa began to feel the strain, but she still wouldn’t let them gain the upper hand or inch

these assassins

guards faced the four remaining assassins with increasing difficulty. They almost