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.

you were coming, but you made me wait until the cold

more of the world. I've been stuck in Victory Pass for so many years; there are many places I've never been to. But I don't regret it. I

where you've spent so many

nodded, stroking

was where he intended to die, and where his bones

affection as he said, "Since you've traveled so much, you must see

she replied with a firm nod. "I 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 he had accomplished just one thing in this life, then

Pass was no longer the cold, desolate place it once was. Now, there was

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

and said, "You're as well-behaved as your mother

her almost like her own daughter. Seeing her now made Elise think

when she's free, she'll come to Victory Pass to visit you

heart, that's enough. I wouldn't want her to have to travel back and forth. After all, she has so many

closer and softly asked, "Tell me, does your father

year is some kind of