Her Graceful War Song (Carissa Sinclair) novel Chapter 1658

Aurora didn't dare reply to Carissa's words.

Instead, she swallowed her pride and quietly said, "Barrett, I'll go with you."

Barrett cast a cool glance at Carissa and said, "Let's follow orders. Earning merit or not isn't the point. The important thing is to finish the task and get back alive."

He didn't truly believe Carissa was going into the supply depot alone. After all, once the wood nearby was set aflame, the supply depot would become the most dangerous place of all. If she were to light the fire inside, how could she escape the roaring flames?

Most likely, while they set fires outside, someone already hidden inside the supply depot would start the blaze, while Carissa would simply go through the motions.

At first, Barrett felt a bitter sense of injustice. Such was the way of official life. Great families passed down their rank and influence through generations. With the support of the family's older generation, one could rise quickly, gain honor, and preserve the family's legacy.

But then, Barret thought of his own father, who was a mediocre man. If it weren't for Barrett's grandfather's military achievements, Jonathan would never have been an official, let alone kept control of Valor Estate.

And wasn't that what Barrett was fighting for? To one day provide his own children and grandchildren with the same blessings, to bring honor to the Warren family name.

Besides, Carissa was indeed skilled in martial arts. She was capable. A person with family backing, personal talent, and a little help from others was bound to succeed. Even if she was a woman.

Once he understood this, Barrett stopped dwelling on it. With his status and skills, he was grateful just to share in some of the glory.

Each member of the group hoisted their barrel of oil and set out under the cover of night. Fawnrun City was under curfew from mid-morning until dawn, so they had to be careful. They didn't use their Lightfoot Skill, for there were watchtowers with sentries scanning the city. Using such speed would only draw attention.

Instead, they moved quickly but quietly. They hugged walls when possible and crossed open spaces swiftly when there were none.

Currently, the political strife and internal power struggle in Westhaven had reached a critical stage. Liam and Leroy were fighting over military authority and merit, which had become the core of the power struggle.

"Go set the fires first," Carissa ordered, keeping her voice low. "Once the flames are burning strong, I will move."

After about 15 minutes, fire flared on the east side. Chaos broke out among the Westhaven soldiers as they rushed toward the flames. Just then, the wood on the west side also caught fire, the roaring blaze lighting up the sky with a fierce red glow.