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?"

through Carissa. She was about to demand how he knew that when he

knew they were traveling to Orivenia for the negotiations, it was

had asked

"What is it that you need in

just want to observe your talks

a significant background or was simply talking nonsense. She studied them again. They seemed serious, but their appearance-dressed in threadbare clothes-made them look more

she could respond, the man spoke

to share a meal with us? It's been a long journey, and

She had missed the earlier conversation and only caught the

to treat them

the couple and as

wandering travelers, then said, "Sure, I'll treat you to a meal. We're all

expression softened, and a faint smile tugged at the corner of his lips. "Then I thank you kindly.

border town, famed for its unique dishes. The prices were reasonable, the portions generous, and it was

but since Violet had already agreed and she herself was curious about their backgrounds,

the man followed them while the woman went in the opposite