Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1358

By the early hours of the morning, the rain had lessened to a gentle drizzle, leaving the air cooler and the night more serene. The quiet respite lulled many into a deeper, more peaceful sleep.

Seven or eight shadowy figures darted through the curfewed city, their movements light and swift. They barely left a trace as they touched down on rooftops, their steps silent.

They arrived at the Capital Guard headquarters. The outer guards had already retreated for the night, leaving only Carissa and her companions waiting in the main hall, tense and alert.

With a quick exchange of glances, the group gripped their weapons.

The assassins had arrived!

The dim light of the hall flickered, and as the black-clad figures descended, a gust of wind extinguished the lamps. Darkness enveloped the room, plunging it into an impenetrable black where even an outstretched hand became invisible.

Amid the darkness, the faint sound of breathing and the subtle rhythm of movements became the only clues to the assassins' positions.

Nicholas led the charge, his inner force leagues ahead of the others. His sword moved with deadly precision, cutting through the air in a sharp arc toward Carissa's neck.

Carissa leaped, her foot landing on the flat of the blade as she evaded the attack. Twisting midair, she landed gracefully, her Rose Spear sweeping forward to clear the immediate danger. Guided by instinct and the faint scent of Violet's presence, she moved to stand back-to-back with her, their weapons raised to meet the incoming assault.

intense, with only the sounds

the others felt a heavy weight in their hearts. When experts fought, just a few moves could reveal each other's skill level. These people were highly skilled, especially the one who kept attacking Carissa, whose abilities seemed to be

likely among the attackers. If they could take him down, it would

before the battle reached its peak, they had already taken turns getting injured, and they hadn't even

Nicholas just surviving the fight would already be considered a

they had strong resolve. Any other group would have

a unit, minimizing the risk of being separated in the chaotic darkness. Their eyes began to adjust, faintly discerning shadows. The occasional glint of the sword guided their

retracted it, ready to extend it in a sudden thrust aimed at

came. Her opponent's strikes were relentless and airtight, forcing her into a desperate defense. Every move she made was

they didn't slow their attack or

over a hundred moves in, and she

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difficult. Nicholas had chosen to lead this mission

his efforts,

at Carissa's vital points, seeking to end her with one decisive blow. His relentless targeting of her neck and heart, while ignoring her limbs, allowed her to move more freely in defense. She used this to her advantage, narrowly escaping

Carissa and Kyle had the best martial skills.

them no room to escape, forcing them to face the battle

Estate had already infiltrated Willowbrook Estate. They pushed open the door to Hayden's room. The Shadow Guard swiftly appeared, and