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.”

for something elegant, so she wanted to indulge him

keep him happy.

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 be able to see it

She would trust him with her life, but she suspected he was only joking about skiing. The slope was quite steep, and skiing would require proper

with their cloaks as makeshift pads, they could slide down if they gained enough speed. After all, that was how he had done it

snow at the mountaintop, Rafael wrapped

of beauty or tenderness. Instead, all of their inner force was

sunset on a day

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Chapter 866

sky.

doesn’t look like there will be a sunset tonight. Why don’t we

stood up and surveyed the sky, which was a heavy, oppressive gray. The sun was hidden behind the clouds, stingy with its warmth. He felt somewhat deflated. He had originally hoped to bring Carissa

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

“Are you really planning to slide down like that? The slope

Frontier. It wasn’t just me. Many soldiers would do the same when chasing the enemy. We’d

turning to face Carissa. He caught a mouthful

give me a little push. Let me test the

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

if I fall, my Lightfoot Skill is like having wings. Worst case, it’s like chicken wings–I’ll flap around a

recalled how many steep slopes they

him gently. He used his arms to brace against the ground, kicked off, and shot down the slope with