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.

at Meadow Ridge grew like wild grass-one season after another. When they came of age, they left

among the mentors were not always the same. As time passed and their experience grew,

elders in the Meadow Ridge community. Some of them remained there and attended the coming-of-age celebration. As

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

had not assigned her one. If anyone could be considered her mentor, it would be her

before she began her journey to Victory Pass. She

had only

than Elise. A lonely orphan who 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 her, he didn't scold

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

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

Within a few

now and then. No one was willing to care for them long-term. At the age

for food, never thinking of

first time stealing, and she had

old woman