Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1415

Salvador now regularly summoned Carissa to the royal study to discuss military matters, granting her a seat at the table where battle strategies were planned and debated. Her place in these discussions was earned by leading the Mystic Army to crush the rebels.

It was a position forged in blood and sweat, with no one daring to challenge her right to it.

The reports that shaped their discussions came from Victory Pass and the Southern Frontier. These dispatches provided the foundation for the court's analysis of the situation, guiding decisions on logistical support and strategies.

Yet, even when strategies were drafted, Salvador refrained from issuing direct commands. Instead, he offered suggestions, a gesture that showed his trust in Rafael and the Sullivan family-though that trust extended only as far as their abilities on the battlefield.

With winter approaching, the soldiers needed winter clothing and more weapons. Most of their discussions revolved around supplies.

Leroy and Victor faced similar predicaments, though their circumstances were not identical. Victor was backed into a corner with no escape and had little choice but to fight. On the other hand, Leroy still had Edmund as his ally, though that alliance was tenuous.

Edmund and Lisandra clashed on many issues, dividing the court into factions. In short, things were chaotic, and there wasn't much real help that could be given to Leroy. Still, having a potential fallback was

better than none at all.

But this escape route was a humiliation for Leroy. He originally planned to use his cooperation with Nicholas to push back the people from Starhaven and take over Victory Pass. That way, he and Edmund could gain the people's praise and win their support.

drove him to fight with

Oliver's evident disdain for them, they found themselves unable to return to the Southern

Westhaven launched an attack. There wasn't much to think about after that. They grabbed their weapons and prepared for battle. Barrett was no stranger to war at Victory Pass, and he owed an arm to the

on the battlefield left him bleeding out; he nearly didn't make it. Unconscious for five or six days, he barely clung to life and

Southern Frontier with three others-Glen Yoder, Joel Conway, and Huxley Russell. They were seasoned fighters from the Southern Frontier, so they were able to kill many enemy soldiers at Victory

the war wasn't

As long as he stood firm, the conflict dragged

injury, he picked up a blade with his remaining hand and returned to

him shifted somewhat-they began to respect his determination. Still, there was no deeper sentiment in their regard, only a soldier's appreciation for another's

wandering back to his first battle at Victory Pass.

only he had focused on earning merit back then instead of ning

would have turned out

no second chances, and there

measure how much a wrong decision had cost him in life. He had made his decisions, and the consequences that followed were

also made

a man like Barrett. She had endured so much suffering and countless grievances because of that choice. Yet, she rarely brought it up. Instead, she focused on building her own life and

He's

collapsed onto the ground beside Barrett, his face windburned and darkened by the biting cold. The winds at Victory Pass were