Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1503

Wallace gave the order, and Barrett was tasked with the job of investigating. He led a group to search the area.

Barrett was aware that Carissa had arrived at Victory Pass. He had been there to greet the group. However, he had stayed at a distance, watching from afar without approaching. From that distance, he hadn't been able to make out any faces, only a vague silhouette that seemed to resemble hers.

He had thought his actions unnecessary. After all, what business did he have with her? The affairs of the capital were nothing for him to involve himself with.

While the diplomatic envoy rested in Victory Pass, they spent their time discussing strategies and rehearsing their approach. Everyone understood that while this negotiation might seem easier compared to the last, it was by no means a simple task.

Lisandra had long kept this matter at the forefront of her mind and would not easily yield to any compromises.

The Sullivan family also feared that someone might infiltrate the envoy and eavesdrop on their plans. If their strategies were known, Orivenia could counter them, putting Starhaven at a disadvantage.

Thus, Wallace had ordered Barrett to find out who those mysterious people were. At the same time, he had instructed Barrett to scrutinize everyone around the envoy, ensuring that no one had infiltrated their ranks.

After two days of investigation, Barrett had come up empty. No one had disguised themselves, and there was no sign of anyone sending messages out of Victory Pass.

only lead Barrett had was that they had once eaten at Spring Pavilion. After leaving the restaurant, a few traders had seen them, but no one could say where they

indeed. How could a group of 30 people in black simply

pass connected the city to the outside. Even so, trade between the two kingdoms had been established, so it was unnecessary to risk crossing the treacherous mountains. The cliffs were too dangerous-one misstep could lead to a

overlooked. They couldn't simply follow the trail of 30

that could scare children into silence. People who looked like that were rare—if anyone had seen them, they would surely

30 living people simply vanish

done. The

to dwell on the matter. Tonight was for gathering together, for sharinga meat and a few laughs. They would treat the whole thing like

been so brief, so fleeting, that now, when they tried to recall them, the memories were hazy at

feast, Barrett made an

Davis had brought a message from Salvador, urging Barrett to take a more active role in handling

to

had long since faded. To do so would

respect for Carissa, Wallace went to

and asked, "If you don't want to see him, I can make sure he's not invited. I'll have