Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 943

Heather lingered outside the room for a long while before slowly walking away, a deep unease settling in her chest. Ever since Harvey returned home, he seemed like a different person.

There were also several unfamiliar faces in the estate. These strangers didn't seem to regard her at all, despite the fact that she was a princess consort. When they crossed paths, they didn't bow or step aside, walking straight past her as if she were invisible.

The sound of horses' hooves broke the stillness of the night, their rhythm jarring in the otherwise silent streets. The cobbled roads were deserted, with the capital's nightlife limited to the lively areas in the east and west cities, or along the river. The cheer and laughter there never reached the quiet of the southern district.

As a horse neighed, then came to a sudden halt, the air seemed to hum with an unusual tension. The light from the lanterns on the carriage didn't reach far, and the moon was hidden behind the clouds, leaving the surroundings eerily dark.

Travis held a riding whip and had a long blade strapped to his leg. He closed his eyes, listening intently to the slightest change in the air, his ears twitching as if to catch every subtle sound.

Carissa held her whip, its length coiling at her feet like a red serpent, ready to strike. Violet gripped her sword, her index finger lightly pressing against the hilt's opening. With a mere flick, the blade would slide free from its sheath.

without a sound, their feet barely disturbing the dust

power like a thunderclap. He flicked the whip, drawing his blade with lightning speed. His Lightfoot Skill carried

a single leap, his blade was already slicing down toward one of the attackers. The assassin narrowly dodged the fatal blow, but

the carriage, the two women burst through the curtains, Carissa's long whip hissing like a striking

twirl the blade, she stepped on Carissa's whip and leaped forward. With her deft hands, she sent her sword dancing in the air, creating a web-like shield

with so many people involved, capturing Carissa would be a quick and easy task. But to his surprise, even with the ten or more men and

the swordswoman were both highly skilled fighters. Those two were difficult opponents, but on the other hand, Carissa seemed weaker. If he could just tie up the other two, capturing Carissa would be

the two blades collided, he expected to cut Travis' weapon in half. Icarus believed his blade, infused

sparks flew. Both men felt their hands

was skilled, but hadn't expected his inner force to be so powerful. It seemed that defeating him quickly would be impossible. However, a prolonged fight was out of the question. If it dragged

then cautiously moved toward Carissa with two of his men. He planned to have her subdued within