Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1213

Violet interjected from the side, "Actually, I think you like both men and women."

"Flattering as always, but I like neither. Thank you." Isaac stretched lazily. "You two can keep roasting the sweet potatoes and chat."

He stood up, his movements usually carefree. Sometimes he walked with a languid grace, other times, he took long strides. But now, feeling two eyes on his back, he straightened his posture, adopting a military stance as he walked out.

"By the way, Bun and Thia were supposed to come for the New Year. They sent a letter before, but we haven't seen them yet, so they might not come after all," Violet recalled, turning to Carissa.

"Will their mentor even let them leave for the New Year?" Carissa asked.

"They haven't shown up, so it's probably because their master won't let them. Maybe they'll come after the holiday," Violet added, tending to the fire. The newly added silver-charcoal pieces began to glow, and the red embers slowly spread from the side. "When you said we were short on people, I sent them a message."

"It would be wonderful if Thia could come," Carissa said, resting her head on Violet's shoulder. A weariness flashed across her face. "This year feels exhausting. I always feel like I'm running out of energy. Every day, when I wake up, there's something new to deal with." "Then take this New Year to rest," Violet said, her voice filled with concern.

"But during the New Year, the Mystic Army is the busiest," Carissa replied after a moment of thought. "Busy is good, though. At least it means when I lie down at night, I won't have time to think about Raf."

Violet was intrigued and asked, "What does it feel like to miss someone?"

is bearable. Waiting for them is the hardest," Carissa sighed, pressing her fingers to her temples. She tilted her head slightly, the

think I would miss him so much. But at night, he just pops into my mind and takes up so much space. I can't get rid of him. His

so cheesy. I can hardly believe

about him. The queen's under house arrest. It's obvious the issue with the academy was her doing. Ruining someone's reputation, silencing them... The king will likely leave

on that matter," Violet replied. "He only wants to get rid

bad the queen's too blinded by her narrow view to see things clearly. She keeps saying that naming a crown prince is

stretched out her hands to warm them by the fire, her eyes flashing with anger. "Too bad we can't get revenge for what happened at the academy. She's locked

her," Carissa sighed lightly. The difference between ideals and reality was stark. Even if they managed to sneak into the palace, it would be easy to

was a grave offense. It wasn't worth it just

does goes unpunished. Even if the king knows, all he does is

at the glowing coals crackling in the fire. "Because the king

them so much for

calm, though tinged with frustration. "They fear that if women gain too much knowledge, they'll start questioning whether some things are truly just, like the obedience and virtues they claim that women

Women's Academy could exist; however, what they taught must

they occasionally select talented women from the capital? Doesn't that encourage women to

who's modest and gentle, someone who embodies virtue. With the pressure of marriage hanging over them, which noble family