Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1388

Viola didn't go to Isaac. In the past, she might have shamelessly believed that as a member of the Earl of Silverstone's family, it was his duty to help when the family faced hardship and was in need.

But now, she couldn't think that way.

She had come to understand certain truths. When the Earl of Silverstone's family was thriving, Isaac had never shared in any of its glory. Now, when it was in trouble, expecting him to step in felt wrong. She couldn't bring herself to do it.

As for whether she should tell Zoey about this, she hesitated. No matter what, she didn't want her brother to die.

Viola sat under a tree, staring off into space for a long while. Just then, Alana came by carrying a basket of silk thread. Upon seeing Viola, she immediately took a turn, clearly not wanting to speak with her. Viola remembered the misunderstanding from earlier and quickly called out, "Ms. Alana, I'm sorry about what happened earlier. I didn't mean it like that."

Alana glanced at her. "I see."

Then, she made to leave.

Knowing that these women from the martial arts world were straightforward and didn't dwell on things too much, Viola asked, "Ms. Alana, may I speak with you for a moment?"

Alana paused, hesitated, and then returned to sit on the wooden bench under the tree beside Viola. "What is it?"

Viola wasn't sure how to begin. She glanced at the basket of silk thread Alana was holding and asked, "Did you buy this?"

over. I went out to pick

Lloyd is really thoughtful. She's always keeping Skye

good,"

you're right," Viola

Alana

small talk, nothing important... Oh, by the way, I heard that you and Ms. Leah aren't taking any payment for your work here Back

kept. How could we, in good conscience, accept payment?" Alana

her

promise to protect her," Alana replied, her tone terse. "We didn't keep it, so

herself, and her patience was running thin. "If

that important?" Viola pressed, seemingly unfazed by Alana's hint that

was over. "Isn't it men who need to

Alana's brow furrowed in

by that? Are women not human? Are the words we speak just wind? If you make a promise, you have to follow through. Is it only men who have to defend the kingdom? What about Carissa and Violet? Didn't they

as though struck by a sudden realization, her body stiff and

thought had filled Viola with panic. But after reflecting on it, wasn't it true that he had broken the law? He had nearly caused the loss

many lives, hadn't even had time to settle before it was plunged back into war by the collusion of enemies

defending their land. He just ran off