Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

On the fifteenth of October, the envoy delegation finally returned to the capital.

The Mystic Army dispersed on the spot, while Davis, Alden, and the other officials made their way to the palace to report to the king. Kendrick, who had been weak and unable to stand on his own, seemed to find strength now. He insisted that he accompany them to the palace as well.

As for Carissa, Rafael had been waiting at the city gates for her. Every day, he had someone stationed there. Sometimes, during his midday breaks, he would go himself. Today, he finally caught sight of her.

While Davis and the others were reporting at the palace, Carissa went to see Helen with Rafael. Seeing her daughter-in-law's fatigue, Helen urged her to hurry and bathe and change. With that, the couple returned to Orchid Hall.

When Carissa emerged in fresh clothes after her bath, her lips were oddly swollen. Joy stared at her, surprised. Without thinking, she glanced at Rafael. It seemed that when Carissa was bathing, Rafael had insisted on attending to her personally, though he clearly hadn't done a good job.

Inside the study, Jacob and Kyle were already waiting. Carissa shared the details of her trip to Orivenia-the attempted assassinations, Lisandra's predicament, and the cryptic warning from Faelan regarding the three-to-five-year timeline.

Rafael listened, clearly shaken. Orivenia was in such turmoil; his wife had been fortunate to escape unharmed.

Regarding Faelan's ability to move freely in and out of Victory Pass and the ominous statement about those three to five years, Kyle suggested they could write to Adrian. Their mentor was likely familiar with Faelan's group and might have an insight into what the statement really meant.

Once Carissa finished explaining, Rafael insisted that she rest and not talk any longer. He had intended to take the afternoon off, but just as he was about to do so, a messenger arrived from the palace, summoning him.

After being gone for three months, she should pay a visit to Victoria. Plus, Sebastian was in the

carriage and had spent some time together, Carissa

working much harder than before,"

prince position is his for the

He's

hard, he would be the rightful heir, and there would be

dowager saw her, noticing the dark redness of her sunburned skin she was deeply concerned. Yet, she kept her worries to herself,

this was the path Carissa had chosen, then she, like any man, should endure the hardships

Carissa had eaten

Victoria insisted on feeding her a bowl of royal jelly soup before allowing her to seek out Sebastian. She had brought only one Snow Blossom with her, but when Sebastian laid eyes on it, his face lit up with intense

bought it there?" he asked, eagerly taking the flower and inhaling

I only brought one to show you," Carissa explained, pleased

was indeed a key ingredient

widened at the mention of the basket. "In that case, His Majesty

the two kingdoms, assuring him