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?"

sighed, pressing her fingers to her

he left, I didn't think I would miss him so much. But at night, he just pops into my mind and takes up so much

involuntarily. "That's so cheesy. I can hardly believe

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 her in

even on that matter," Violet replied. "He only wants to get rid of anyone with

naming a crown prince is the most important thing, but it's

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

I'd love to slap her," Carissa sighed lightly. The difference between ideals and reality was stark. Even if they managed to

into the palace was a grave offense. It wasn't worth it just to slap Kylie a couple

queen, everything she does goes unpunished. Even if the king

fire. "Because the king doesn't really want the women's academy

it bother them so much for

much knowledge, they'll start questioning whether some things are truly just, like the

exist; however, what they taught must stay

then, do they occasionally select talented women from the

women who lack talent are virtuous. They want a wife who's modest and gentle, someone who embodies virtue. With the pressure of marriage hanging over them, which noble family would truly invest