Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1498

After nearly twenty days of grueling travel, they finally arrived at Victory Pass on the third of August.

The heat had been unbearable along the way, causing many in the party to fall ill. Fortunately, Carissa had come well-prepared with plenty of medicine. They had also brought along a royal physician, Dorian, who was able to manage the illnesses without any major issues.

But Kendrick, having never endured such hardship, was exhausted beyond measure. By the tenth day of their journey, he could barely speak. His face and lips were pale, and the exhaustion was evident in every line of his features.

When they finally reached the outskirts of Victory Pass and saw the Sullivan family and the troops come out to greet them, Kendrick collapsed. The sight of him fainting right there gave everyone a fright, and they quickly rushed to carry him back.

However, Carissa barely noticed Kendrick's condition. As soon as she saw her family, she ran straight into her grandfather's arms, tears streaming down her face without stopping.

Dominic looked at her with affectionate eyes, gently patting her head as he, too, fought to hold back his emotions. He had thought their farewell in the capital might be their last, never expecting they'd have the chance to see each other again.

After a moment, he softly said, "Enough now, don't make a scene. Wipe your tears and go greet your uncles."

Carissa lifted her head and hastily wiped her tears, only to stop when she saw the weathered, aged face of her third uncle and the empty sleeve of his tunic. As her heart broke all over again, she turned away, tears flooding down her cheeks once

more.

She had known for some time that Wyatt had lost his arm, but seeing it firsthand was another kind of pain altogether.

When the Sullivan family's second son, Wilson Sullivan, saw Carissa, he couldn't help but think of her mother, his own sister. His eyes reddened at the thought.

niece was crying because of him. Swallowing the emotions welling up inside, he

your uncle's sleeve

could react, he infused his strike with inner force and sent a gust of force her way. Caught off

said with a laugh, stepping forward to

brothers, only seemed to accentuate the bright gleam

at our Starhaven female general. Truly, we

cheeks turning even redder. "Uncle Wallace, you're

were still other officials present, the

led his group forward to greet them. No matter how high-ranking the

they all had to

still regarded with deep respect. Dominic humbly waved them off, though he accepted their gestures with

headed to the marshal's residence,

cooks had already prepared a feast to welcome them, but Carissa first went to visit her aunt. Violet and the others, understanding the family's need for a private moment, did not want to

Cindy saw Carissa, she immediately embraced her and cried, overcome with emotion. Her other aunts were similarly teary-eyed, unable

them, including Harvey's involvement in the rebellion and Heather's subsequent

them that

well and living a good

while they all

fate, deep down they were still somewhat worried