Her Graceful War Song (Carissa Sinclair) novel Chapter 103

Rafael summoned Carissa to the command tent.

A cup of hot coffee was placed before her, its steam hazy and blurring her vision. She picked up the cup, and took a sip. It was bitter—but on a battlefield, having any drink was a luxury.

“Do you want to kill her?” Rafael asked.

“I’ve considered it,” Carissa admitted candidly.

“The scouts we sent have reported back. Westhaven has even hidden the fact that Starhaven destroyed villages. They're claiming that a fire destroyed the entire area instead, and everyone was burned alive. Do you know what that means?” Rafael continued.

Carissa held the cup tightly. The warmth of the drink contrasted sharply with the coldness in her heart.

After a long pause, she finally replied, “I understand. Westhaven wants to conceal the humiliation of their crown prince.”

“Even if the king discovers the truth, he can’t punish Aurora publicly. At the very least, you can be assured that your grandfather won’t be implicated because of her,” Rafael said.

Since Westhaven denied the destruction of the villages, the king would be unlikely to force Aurora into admitting it. It wouldn’t make sense to pressure Westhaven into confessing and then send emissaries to apologize.

Carissa understood this well. If Westhaven launched a retributive campaign, Aurora wouldn’t be seen as a hero, but as the chief culprit. Her grandfather Dominic would also be implicated.

However, Westhaven kept the truth hidden. They established a border, signed the treaty, and granted Aurora military honors.

Suddenly, Carissa thought of something and looked at Rafael.

“So, Liam’s assistance to Sandoria in the Southern Frontier is to force the court to send reinforcements. Aurora, having achieved military merit, will definitely be chosen as one of the commanders for the reinforcements. Liam’s goal is solely Aurora and her troops.”

Rafael nodded slowly.

“Exactly. Although the two kingdoms have superficially reached peace, the hatred between them remains. In the battle at Simonton, Westhaven will undoubtedly spare no effort to avenge Fawnrun. For us, it will still be a difficult fight. If you kill Aurora today and Liam cannot take his revenge personally, I fear all his hatred might be directed towards the civilians of Simonton.”

Carissa was startled. “Are you saying that Liam might order a city massacre?”