Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1501

Carissa studied the man and woman carefully, feeling a sense of unease. She couldn't quite place their age. They looked to be in their thirties, yet there was an undeniable vitality about them, as if they were no older than twenty.

Her gaze moved to their eyes, particularly the man's. His eyes were as deep and mysterious, yet they held the calculating sharpness of a seasoned old fox.

Before Carissa could say anything, the man stepped forward and spoke.

"This is where the orphanage is being built? Is the local government funding it?"

Travis glanced at them, noting their perfectly spoken Starhaven dialect. They clearly weren't from Victory Pass, yet he saw no malice in their faces. He nodded.

"Yes, it's a place to take in abandoned children," he replied. "It's being supported by the local government."

The man nodded. "That's a good cause."

Carissa stepped forward. "Are you from the capital?"

The man regarded her but didn't answer her question. Instead, he asked, "Are you the Hell Monarch's princess consort, Lady Carissa?"

he knew that when he spoke again.

to Orivenia for the negotiations, it was a mission involving official delegates. There was

man had asked so

asked, "What is it that you

want to observe your talks and bear witness,

suspicion and curiosity. He either had a significant background or was simply talking nonsense. She studied them again. They seemed serious, but their appearance-dressed in threadbare clothes-made

could respond, the

haven't eaten yet. Could we trouble you to share a meal with us? It's been a long journey, and we're anxious to look

she heard this. She had missed the earlier conversation and only

to treat them to

at the couple

then said, "Sure, I'll treat you to a meal. We're all friends when we're

the corner of his lips. "Then I thank you kindly. How

border town, famed for its unique dishes. The prices were reasonable, the

had already agreed and she

led them toward the restaurant, but to her surprise, the man followed them while the woman went in the opposite