Her Graceful War Song (Carissa Sinclair) novel Chapter 126

Chapter 126 

Barrett felt a shiver under the intensity of Liam’s gaze, and instinctively took a step back. 

Liam was obviously reluctant to engage in conversation with Barrett. He stood before Carissa, his expression a complex mix of emotions. 

“General Sinclair, the massacre of your family was not my order,” he began, his tone earnest. 

“The leader of our spies issued that command. He did it because he learned that Aurora’s forces had wiped out several villages in Fawnrun City, and that she had subjected a prisoner of war to inhumane 

treatment. 

“Our king and the entire Westhaven court uphold a strict policy: issues on the border should not involve the lives of civilians. We do not condone the slaughter of innocents, especially not the elderly, women, and children of an entire family. 

“While your kingdom’s general had committed grievous acts, I must apologize on behalf of Westhaven for everything they have done.” 

Barrett was stunned. “W–What nonsense are you talking about?” 

Liam paid no attention to Barrett, and continued to address Carissa. 

“Our king and everyone in our court holds the late marshal in high regard. Despite leading armies. against us, General Sinclair strictly adhered to the agreements between our nations. He never harmed a single civilian from our kingdom. Each time he waged war, he withdrew his forces once he reached” the border your kingdom set. I am deeply sorry for the tragedy that befell your family. It is a debt that Westhaven owes you. 

He paused, then added somberly, “A debt owed only to your family–the Sinclairs.” 

Liam did not mention the matter of Arthur’s disgrace and subsequent suicide. The only justification for the massacre was Aurora’s destruction of villages. Westhaven owed nothing to Starhaven, only to the Sinclair family. 

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As a military general and soldier, Aurora had committed crimes against the civilians of Fawnrun City.. 

However, the Sinclair family was made up of the elderly, women, and children. All the men of their family had died on the battlefield. 

Liam couldn’t accept that Aurora had mistreated Arthur so cruelly, nor could he accept that Westhaven spies had slaughtered the entire Sinclair family. 

Liam had apologized to Carissa, but Arthur would never receive an apology from Aurora. 

As for the battlefield on the Southern Frontier, their men’s killing of Starhaven soldiers might have been seen as revenge, though Westhaven soldiers had suffered greater losses. 

Nevertheless, these issues must be resolved. The two kingdoms couldn’t remain forever hostile. They were neighboring nations and major powers. They needed to engage in trade, cultural, and technological exchanges. 

That was Liam’s perspective. 

It was also Rafael’s perspective; otherwise, this meeting between Liam and Carissa would never have 

occurred. 

After a long silence, Carissa lifted her head. Her eyes were red, and she struggled to hold back tears, determined not to let them fall. 

“Aurora and several hundred soldiers with her have likely been killed or severely wounded and humiliated. Your revenge is complete. However, I know that the Westhaven spies who massacred my family have returned to your country. My revenge is not yet fulfilled. What I am owed, I will have them 

pay 

with their lives,” she said firmly.