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.

Frontier wasn't an option. When they left, Oliver sent someone to inform them

had not provided any formal documentation. So, they were still soldiers of

well the reputation he had at Victory Pass. For now, there was no choice but to settle in and figure something out.

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returned home. Everett had originally intended to stay in the capital for a few days, but knowing that everyone was busy, he decided against

went to the palace to report in,

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

exhausted, so after the meal, they quickly bathed and

joined Jacob in the council hall. They shared the basic details of the situation

didn't say much. He had already expected as

to Rafael's report, his brow furrowing as