Her Graceful War Song novel Chapter 1656

While Barrett and Aurora were walking behind the group, he quietly said, "Perhaps you were right that General Dominic truly wants to support Carissa."

"How so?" Aurora's eyes brightened. "Have you found someone secretly escorting us?"

Barret continued in a low tone, "The supply depot is in Fawnrun City. Normally, we'd have met sentries on patrol along the way, but we haven't seen a single one. We took small mountain paths and passed many villages. How could any of them know the way? I watched closely and found marks left on the trail. That means someone went ahead to scout. They might even be hiding near the supply depot now."

Aurora had already doubted Dominic would let his granddaughter risk so much without a plan. Hearing Barrett's words only confirmed her suspicions. She felt a bit disdainful, but also relieved she had come. If she had stayed behind, she would have missed the chance to win glory.

"You were wise to insist on coming," Aurora said with a note of approval.

Barrett shook his head. He wanted to say that he hadn't known the truth at first, and had only realized it along the way. But after seeing the praise in Aurora's eyes, he simply smiled and stayed silent.

They thought they spoke too softly to be overheard by the five ahead, but every word reached Carissa and the others.

"All about personal gain, huh?" Violet muttered under her breath.

None of them knew if Carissa had arranged helpers or backup. Still, because she asked them to come, they came. And since they were here, they would do their best.

By nightfall, they reached the small town near the supply depot. They didn't stay at an inn but found a shabby house to rest in.

Outside that house, Barrett noticed another azalea flower left carelessly on the ground. He was now certain someone was quietly managing the whole operation. Those helpers would probably appear when the time came.

Aurora didn't believe her, but chose not to argue.

She quietly said, "So what if it's just the seven of us? There's nothing to be afraid of. As for whether I'm here to earn merit? Yes, I am. Why shouldn't I be? Which soldier doesn't want that?

"Every soldier dreams of making a name for themselves, and I'm willing to risk my life for that. Barrett and I weren't born into privilege like you. We must earn every scrap of honor through sweat and blood. You wouldn't understand how hard that is."

Barrett gave her a long, steady look, a faint sting rising in his nose. Aurora understood him well, and she knew the humiliation his family now faced. If the Warren family wanted to restore its former glory, there was no shortcut. The only way was for Barrett to fight on the battlefield and earn his merits the hard way.

"I'm hardly from some noble background myself. Fine, you want to prove yourselves, I get it. You've made your point. Go to sleep. No need for you to take a night shift. With skills like yours, you wouldn't notice if trouble came anyway," Cynthia replied.