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?"

chill ran through Carissa. She was about to demand how he knew that when he spoke again. "You're heading to Orivenia, aren't you? When do you leave?

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

had asked

composure and asked, "What is it that you need

observe your talks and bear

talking nonsense. She studied them again. They seemed serious, but their appearance-dressed in threadbare clothes-made

she could respond, the man spoke

yet. Could we trouble you to share a meal with us? It's been a long journey, and we're anxious

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

treat them

the couple and

said, "Sure, I'll treat you to a meal. We're

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

well-known restaurant in the border town, famed for its unique dishes. The prices were reasonable, the portions

strangers to dinner, but since Violet had already agreed and she herself was curious about their backgrounds, she nodded

the man followed them while the