Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1361

As dawn broke, Adrian led them to the Glimmering Tower.

It was then that Carissa realized they weren't the only ones who had arrived many guild leaders and elders were present as well. Even Violet and Bun's mentor had come.

When Violet spotted her mentor Conrad, she gasped in surprise and rushed toward him. "Sage Conrad, what brings you here? You didn't even send word beforehand!"

Conrad smiled warmly as he looked at his beloved apprentice, indulgence in his voice. "I heard you were guarding the capital. Naturally, I had to come and lend you a hand."

"Sage Conrad, you're too kind. I'll get another villa for you once we're done here," Violet said, linking her arm with his, grinning widely.

Conrad scowled lightly, feigning annoyance. "Why would I need more villas from you? No more, I tell you. However, I did hear about a hot spring at Solitude Peak. I thought of buying it, so your fellow apprentices can soak and strengthen their bodies."

Violet nodded enthusiastically. "I'll buy it!"

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Everyone looked at Conrad with envious eyes. Most mentors fed and clothed their apprentices,

sometimes even providing them with fine weapons.

But Conrad? He was living a life off his apprentice's generosity.

And he was doing so with such shameless ease!

of his study. Having stayed up all night, his face looked worn and tired-after all, he was getting older and couldn't handle sleepless nights. Seeing "Gordon" still standing guard at the door, he let out a short laugh. "Returned defeated, I see." Gordon lowered

go back to your duties,"

didn't leave. He stood

gaze turned cold. "If you have questions, ask

know that Adrian

the news? It doesn't matter if you don't speak-it'll come out in the

scent of blood still lingered in the study. There were no signs of a struggle, suggesting a quick, fatal blow. Nicholas had a good idea of

If they don't die now, they'll die later. It's better to kill them

you speak that way, Dad? I meant no harm. I only wanted to ask-if you say it, won't everything be settled? That way, no one

warning, Hayden

struck Nicholas across the face. His

"How dare you speak to me like this? What

this?

is this? How could your mom and I have raised

expression remained unchanged. "You've struck me and cursed me, Dad. Now, please go ahead and say what

raised his hand, and two

Blood trickled from his mouth, and his legs

became even more forceful. "You ungrateful child! You grew up on Sonny's shoulders! How dare you do this

bruise swelling

calm demeanor. That's why I didn't kill him. Perkaps death is the best release, but Sonny

peace or agony depends