Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1277

When Barrett arrived at Victory Pass, he made his way to the marshal's residence, Stormwatch Keep. He had braced himself for a harsh reception to his surprise, the Sullivan family merely sent someone to collect the gift and ushered them to their quarters. No one came out to berate him or discipline him. He stood in stunned silence for a long moment before dragging his weary feet back outside.

"The marshal's residence here is nothing like ours at the Southern Frontier," remarked Glen, one of the soldiers accompanying him. "It's grand enough, but it's so bare and simple-there's not a single fine thing here.

"Don't compare General Sullivan to Marshal Prince," Barrett said.

Inwardly, he thought that Oliver wasn't worthy of being compared.

Thinking Barrett was cautioning him against criticizing Oliver, Glen quickly fell silent.

For the moment, they had been settled in the large camp, sleeping in the communal barracks. Of course,

if they wanted to return to the Southern Frontier sooner, they were free to do so.

sent someone to inform them that they were to stay here

were still soldiers of the Southern Frontier. Even if they stayed here, the local commanders

to settle in and figure something out. As soon as spring came the next

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Carissa, and the others had made it back to the capital by 15th March, after the Spring Remembrance Festival. The people from Meadow Ridge had already returned home. Everett had originally intended to stay in the capital for a few days, but knowing that everyone was busy,

Rafael first had Tiberius imprisoned at the Supreme Court, then went to the palace to

ordered hot meals to be prepared. There were more pressing matters to deal with later. First, he assured Carissa that Solomon and Ryan had already visited the Sinclair family's graves during the Spring Remembrance Festival, so she didn't need to worry. Carissa was relieved to hear that, knowing the rituals had been completed. Tomorrow,

meal, they

Kyle and Carissa, after eating, washed their faces and immediately joined Jacob in the council hall. They

say much. He had already expected as

study, Salvador listened to Rafael's report, his brow furrowing as he asked, "When do you think they'll