Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1449

Salvador's health had improved slightly, enough for him to turn his attention to the reports on his desk. He trusted Jeremiah, but not entirely.

What Salvador feared most was that the army was neither in the Southern Frontier nor outside Simonton City, chasing the Sandorian forces. Instead, it might be that the Hell Monarch had turned his troops back toward the capital-and that these reports had been suppressed, never reaching him.

Given Rafael's speed, he could have swept through and taken every county along his path within three months.

That was why Salvador needed to review the reports from each district and county.

Carissa had returned to work at the Capital Guard headquarters, and now he summoned her to the royal study. The conversation was naturally no longer casual. He wanted to gauge whether she had any news about Rafael.

Carissa told him the truth, and she was also deeply concerned.

Salvador studied her face, sensing no deceit.

But no matter which scenario they faced, it was grim.

If they were ambushed, it would mean the Southern Frontier Army's crushing defeat, and the region would once again fall into the hands of the Sandorians.

He now began to question Rafael's earlier decision. It had seemed rash to pursue the enemy. Defending the city was the safer course.

Yet, as he considered it, remaining in the Southern Frontier wasn't viable either. The people there revered Rafael. The longer he stayed, the greater the threat he posed to the court.

but the waiting

know what was happening. How could she, with no word coming

Spire initially had someone stationed in the Southern Frontier. However, they hadn't gone with the army, which was why there had been no reports. However,

could Carissa not

in the study with Jacob

tribes and the Ice Lake. Beyond the lake

Crossing the mountain would bring them to Westara

the terrain, as it didn't

the route was perilous.

vast amounts of supplies every day. If they hadn't encountered dangers along the way, they should have sent word back

Every day, she put on a brave face

a brilliant strategist and would surely defeat

did manage to fall asleep, her dreams were plagued by

the bone, her pillow soaked with

until the New Year. By then, Carissa had lost weight, and her

who remained blissfully unaware as she prepared

her heart, didn't keep things her mind, and didn't hold back her words. She just said everything, whether

in the Klein family's carriage, she noticed the clothes Carissa was wearing, which

"If I'm not mistaken, you wore that last year when you

I didn't make anything new this