Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1616

Chapter 1616

And so, the two young ladies set off on horseback toward Victory Pass.

They had become fast friends. When Selene first arrived at the Pathfinders Guild, she was shy about eating too much, but Elise kept filling her bowl with food.

Selene had said that she was used to hard times, and now every day felt like a sweet dream.

Elise had laughed and replied, "Well then, let's make sure this dream lasts a lifetime."

Their journey was slow, with no rush to reach their destination. They took their time, stopping to enjoy the local food and customs at each place they passed through. They even attended a few weddings, laughing and having fun along the way.

By the time they reached Victory Pass, it was the middle of winter, and snow was falling heavily.

Elise went to visit her great-grandfather first. Though Dominic's hair and beard were white, he was still full of energy. When Elise bowed respectfully before him, he smiled, his face lighting up with joy.

so long! I knew you were coming, but you made

a thumbs-up, smiling as he said, "That's right! You should see more of the world. I've been stuck in Victory Pass

spent so many years.

Dominic nodded, stroking his

to die, and where his bones would be buried when

gently patted Elise's head, his voice full of affection as he said, "Since

will walk every inch of land in Victory Pass. It's the place you've protected all

He was old now, with most of his life already behind him, but if

desolate place it once was. Now, there was good wine and fine meats, as well as steaming hot dishes that warmed

that evening, Elise's coming-of-age gifts were all delivered to her

as your mother was. It's been so long

Carissa, treating her almost like her own daughter. Seeing her now made Elise

when she's free, she'll come to Victory Pass to visit you and Great-grandpa,"

as she remembers us in her heart, that's enough. I wouldn't want her to have to travel

asked, "Tell me, does your father treat your mother

for a moment before answering: wouldn't call him exceptional: According to Aunt Lulu, managing even a month's worth of dinners with Mom each year is