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!

study. Having stayed up all night, his face looked worn and tired-after all, he was getting older and couldn't handle sleepless nights.

your duties," Hayden replied

didn't leave. He stood steadfastly beside

gaze turned cold. "If you have

his head. "Did you already know that Adrian and

matter if you don't speak-it'll come

Hayden last night had vanished, and the faint scent of blood still lingered in the study. There were no signs

kill them. If they don't die now, they'll die later. It's better to kill them all, so you won't use them to threaten me again. I might

only wanted to ask-if you say it, won't everything be settled? That way, no

Hayden

across the

dare you speak to me like this? What kind

this?

mom and I have raised

didn't dodge or flinch from the slap. His expression remained unchanged. "You've struck

he spoke, he raised his hand, and two people

Blood trickled from his

delivered to Nicholas' face became even more forceful. "You

bruise

him. Perkaps death is the best

in peace or agony depends on your decision,