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?"

that when he spoke again.

for the negotiations, it was a mission involving official delegates. There was no way they could bring outsiders

man had

asked, "What

want to observe

She studied them again. They

she could respond, the

been a long journey, and we're anxious to look around once we arrive. We even missed

had just stepped out when she heard this. She had missed the earlier conversation and

treat them to a

the couple

travelers, then said, "Sure, I'll treat you to

faint smile tugged at the corner of his

its unique

wasn't accustomed to inviting strangers to dinner, but since Violet had already agreed and she herself was curious about their backgrounds,

them toward the restaurant, but to her surprise, the man followed them while