As Carissa spoke, she lifted the bowl and drank the soup in one gulp. Her bold gesture made Rafael smile.
“By the way, why did the crown prince of Westhaven appear in Fawnrun City?”
Carissa had always been puzzled about that. She had heard that this prince was highly esteemed in Westhaven, known for his wisdom and virtue.
Why had he been in Fawnrun City? After all, he wasn’t a military general,
“There’s internal strife within the Westhaven royal family. The crown prince was framed by the second prince and forced to go to the battlefield. Liam knew the crown prince couldn’t fight, so he hid him in Fawnrun City, as it was away from the fighting. No one expected he would encounter Aurora,” Rafael explained
“The second prince?” Carissa frowned slightly. “With the death of the crown prince of Westhaven, the other princes will vie for the throne. If the second prince becomes the crown prince, it won’t be good for Starhaven.”
After all, the second prince harbored hostility and malice towards Starhaven.
“Yes, but Liam intends to support the third prince’s ascension. The third prince and the crown prince are actual brothers, but the third prince is not yet a marquis. Liam faces many challenges, and the king of Westhaven is already gravely ill and may not last much longer,” Rafael added.
Carissa understood. “So, this time, Westhaven wants to regain some dignity, avenge themselves, and then quickly retreat to handle their internal turmoil. They are concealing the crown prince’s death, but once it’s revealed, they can tell the people of Westhaven that they’ve avenged the prince.”
“That’s one reason, but it’s more complex than we can fully comprehend. A great nation has its own.
considerations.”
Carissa nodded. “You’re right.”
“Carissa, the Southern Frontier has been reclaimed, thanks to the efforts of your family. Your father and brothers can rest in peace now,” said Rafael, looking at her solemnly.
With reddened eyes and a voice choked with emotion, she replied, “Yes, you’re right.”
Rafael gazed deeply at her. “Your father’s unfulfilled ambitions have been completed with your help. The gates of Ilyrian City and Simonton City were breached under your command. You fought bravely. In the annals of history, the Sinclair family will undoubtedly be honored with a prominent chapter.”
Only now did Carissa understand why Rafael had chosen her to lead the Mystic Army instead of selecting one of the many famous generals. During the war, he had sent a report to the capital to establish her military rank, giving her the official authority to command such a large force. That was the opportunity he had given her. Without the title of general, her command would have lacked. legitimacy.
She stood up, bowed deeply, and said, “Marshal, I am deeply grateful for your favor and support. I
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you.”
have no way to repay you.
Rafael’s eyes flickered. “No way to repay? Are you saying you want to repay me?”
Carissa was taken aback. That was just a polite expression. She had given her all in the battles, both in attacking cities and slaying enemies, which should be repayment enough for his support.
“Uh… do you have any orders for me, Marshal?”
Rafael’s smile widened. “Not now, but who knows, I might need your help in the future, General Sinclair.”
Carissa thought Rafael was just speaking casually. After all, as a prince, what help could he need from her?
“Alright. In that case, I’ll repay you in the future,” she replied politely.
Rafael gave her a meaningful look. “I’ll remember that. You may go and rest now.”
Carissa stood up. “Yes, sir. I’ll take my leave.”
Back at the camp, Violet and Cynthia were already fast asleep. Carissa didn’t even bother taking off her shoes and collapsed onto her bed.
The moment she lay down, her entire body felt like it was falling apart, exhaustion seeping into every bone. Sleep overcame her instantly, and she slept until the following evening. For those who practiced internal martial arts like them, sleeping was the best way to recover. When she woke up, completely refreshed.
she felt
Everyone else woke up one after another. Without saying much, they automatically went out to help clean up the battlefield and comfort the civilians.
