Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1615

Chapter 1615

After Elise's coming-of-age ceremony in the capital, another was held at the Pathfinders Guild.

This was the reason Adrian had not come to the capital for the first ceremony. His exact words had been: "Can't we hold a coming-of-age ceremony at Meadow Ridge? Why must we go all the way to the capital and deal with so many strangers?"

It had been some time since the guild had seen such excitement. Adrian was dressed in red formal wear, standing out in such a bright color. He sat at the head of the hall, smiling as he watched Everett greet the guests.

Adrian rarely socialized, especially as he grew older. The thought of mingling made him uneasy, but there were times when he found joy in observing others enjoy themselves. Today, watching the guests gather around his little apprentice, a sense of pride and satisfaction filled his heart.

Yet, there was also a feeling of wistfulness growing inside him. He couldn't help but feel sorry for Carissa, who had experienced the turning point of her life when she was fifteen. From a carefree girl, she had become a quiet and sorrowful young woman. However, it was a comfort to see how well she was doing now.

Also, it brought him peace to know that Elise would live a life full of freedom and joy. Where her mother had not ventured, she would go. The paths her mother had not walked, she would try.

During the feast, Adrian drank quite a bit, growing more relaxed as he spoke with the leaders of various guilds, exchanging idle conversation. As he aged, he found himself less interested in the affairs of the world. Now, he preferred to discuss the upbringing of his apprentices instead.

another. When they came of age, they left the mountain

the same. As time

there and attended the coming-of-age celebration. As they watched Elise, they

at Meadow Ridge. She had no need to follow rigid rules and played freely with the others, carefree and full of joy. As for what

had no official mentor as Adrian had not assigned her one. If anyone could be considered her mentor, it

Adrian at the Pathfinders Guild before she began her journey to Victory Pass. She had planned to ride alone,

had only

had once lived on the streets, she was now Kyle's only apprentice. Back when she was a petty thief, she had even stolen from Kyle himself. When he caught

been a well-born lady, but her family had fallen on hard times. The woman had married a farmer, who died young, leaving her to care for Selene. To make ends meet, Selene's mother did laundry for others. When she had time, she would teach her daughter to

means, so Selene's mother taught her by drawing letters in the sand with a stick. Selene, clever

up quickly. Within a few years, she had learned

relatives, but those people could only offer a meal now and then. No one was willing to care for them long-term. At

food, never thinking of stealing. But

It was her first time stealing, and she had the misfortune of running into Kyle. But truly, she had no

an old