Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1638

Yes, Carissa had to go to Victory Pass. She had to stop Aurora from slaughtering the villagers and murdering Arthur, the crown prince of Orivenia-now still known as Westhaven.

Carissa had to do this for her kingdom and her family.

After Arthur killed himself because he couldn't stand the humiliation he had suffered, Westhaven's spies hidden in Starhaven's capital retaliated by annihilating Carissa's entire family.

Though she had formed a bodyguard team to keep her loved ones safe and avoid further trouble, she had to strike at the source to truly prevent the tragedy.

The border skirmishes between the two kingdoms were likely to escalate into war. This conflict had been carefully plotted by Leroy's faction within Westhaven, and Carissa couldn't change their decisions. But since war was inevitable, she would find a way to alter its course.

Back in her previous life, her seventh uncle had died defending the city. If she could change things this time, perhaps she might save him. And perhaps her third uncle wouldn't lose his arm rescuing Barrett.

So, after making proper arrangements at home, she would set off for Victory Pass, supposedly to visit her grandfather.

By now, both kingdoms were testing each other along the border. War could break out at any moment. However, Victory Pass was far from ready. Part of its forces had even been moved to the Southern Frontier.

This was because neither Starhaven nor Westhaven had fought a true war in years. Their conflicts had been brief, consisting of nothing more than scattered raids. The campaign to reclaim the Southern Frontier had become urgent, demanding swift and decisive action.

As long as Westhaven didn't send reinforcements, the battle to take back the Southern Frontier would go smoothly under Rafael's command.

Frontier. That meant the Starhaven forces at the Southern Frontier wouldn't have to worry about being overwhelmed

as there was food and a place to sleep, he was content

estate, unaware that the rumors spreading through the city were growing worse

the Marquis of Northwatch's family was using Carissa's engagement as a farce, and that they had no true intention of making a match. They only wished to see how much influence their

hosted by Grand Princess Eleanor, many made light of it. They laughed,

of until an agreement had

to have done so was Barrett, and that was only because his mother, Rebecca, had flown into a rage when she found out her son would not be securing a marriage match with the marquis'

Northwatch's family most fiercely, calling them blind fools who looked down on others. As the Warren family didn't

was Barrett who was the subject

he was not the only one who had gone to Northwatch Estate with a marriage proposal. Though others from noble families had gone too they said nothing and even joined in the mockery. But in their

for

she was sent off to learn swordplay when she was still a child. She's nothing but a rough and common sort. The Warren family may not be what it once was, but their ancestors were great generals. And she

them earns glory in battle and she comes to regret it...

elderly, and the weak. What were a few idle

her

time that Carissa spoke

visit her grandfather at Victory Pass, and asking for