Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 866

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The further they ascended the mountain, the more Rafael felt that something was off.

There were no vibrant mountain flowers or rushing streams as Thomas had described–only bare trees and endless stretches of white snow. At this time of year, the waterfalls had all but disappeared, leaving behind the starkness of early winter.

It wasn’t that the snow wasn’t beautiful. After spending so long at the Southern Frontier, the prince had grown weary of snow. If only there were flowing water and winter blooms to complement the landscape, it would have made all the difference.

But there was nothing–not a single orchid to be found. It was almost laughable.

However, to the north of Richspire Peak, there was a steep slope covered in unblemished snow, free of obstacles. It was a perfect spot for sledding and skiing.

Changing his approach, Rafael led Carissa with a burst of energy, using his Lightfoot Skill to dash across to the northern slope. Reaching the peak, he caught his breath and turned to his wife, his excitement palpable.

Isn’t it still beautiful? Let’s wait for the sunset, and afterward, we can ski down. It’ll be so much fun!”

Carissa lifted her gaze and nodded.

The view was indeed a striking expanse of white and bare branches, exuding a grandeur and desolation that held a unique beauty. If only it weren’t so cold…

The north wind whipped against her cheeks like a knife, and her ears felt almost numb from the chill. Though the hood of her cloak could be pulled over her head, the wind still managed to sneak in around the edges.

Yet, Carissa smiled at Rafael and replied, “Okay, let’s sit here and wait for the sunset.”

enthusiasm for something elegant, so

keep him happy.

was probably around five in the evening, meaning they would need to wait for at least two hours before the sun began to set–assuming they would even

would trust him with her life, but she suspected he was only joking about skiing. The

the terrain and pressed the snow, deciding that with their cloaks as makeshift pads, they could slide down if they gained enough speed. After all, that was how he had done it back

at the mountaintop, Rafael wrapped his arms

howled fiercely, leaving little room for any feelings of beauty or tenderness. Instead, all of

in Rafael’s embrace, thinking she must be out of her mind to be waiting for a sunset on a day this cold. After a while, she felt her body

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Chapter 866

sky.

like there will be a sunset tonight. Why

deflated. He had originally hoped to bring Carissa here for a fun outing, but now, all he could think about was how much more comfortable it would be to

reluctantly. “I’ll try sliding down first. You just stay put for now.”

slide down like that? The slope is too steep,

be fine,” he replied confidently. “We always did this at the Southern Frontier. It wasn’t just me. Many soldiers would do the same when chasing the enemy. We’d slide down steep snow–covered

caught a mouthful of the icy

a little push.

Carissa glanced down the slope, where the drop seemed endless and steep. “If you can’t stop, you’ll just tumble

Skill is like having wings. Worst case, it’s like chicken wings–I’ll flap around a bit and

his confidence, Carissa recalled how many steep slopes they had faced

to