Her Graceful War Song novel Chapter 1657

Aurora was very angry at Cynthia's words, but she knew her own skills were indeed not as good as the others'. To argue would only make her look foolish. Since they didn't need her to keep watch, she could bear a little insult without complaint.

Travis and Bun had originally planned to take turns keeping watch between just the two of them. But Carissa thought everyone was tired, and with five people sharing watch duty, they could all rest a bit more.

Carissa was the first to stand guard. She sat by the door, leaning against the wall with whip in hand. The broken door could not be locked, so it was left slightly ajar. Outside, the night was pitch black and deathly silent.

Dust covered the floor of the old house, which had not been lived in for some time. Still, they were prepared for hardship, so even Violet didn't complain. She simply lay down on the floor and fell asleep.

Though tired, Carissa was not sleepy. Her mind was sharp, and she stayed very alert.

She knew Arthur was somewhere in Fawnrun City, but didn't know exactly where. She had to avoid meeting him at all costs. His fate should not be tied to the people of Starhaven.

Carissa understood well that Arthur's presence in Fawnrun City was part of a tangled web of court politics and plots. She had to ensure she didn't get involved. To do so would anger one side or the other and bring trouble to Starhaven.

She kept watch for an hour but didn't grow sleepy. So, she didn't wake Travis for his turn and instead stayed on guard herself. When she thought the time was up, she woke everyone up.

"Why didn't you wake us to keep watch?" Travis rubbed his eyes, only realizing she had been on watch the entire time when she said it was time to go. "You didn't sleep at all? How is that okay?"

"I wasn't tired. I was meditating earlier to clear my mind and relax, so now I feel wide awake and full of energy," Carissa said.

Aurora yawned and rolled her eyes, then muttered quietly to Barrett, "Always trying to be so strong, as if she's so great."

Her voice was soft and unclear, and even Barrett barely caught the words. So, she thought no one else heard her. But those who practiced martial arts could hear even the slightest sounds outside. There was no way Carissa missed her words.

Running back up the mountain was too far. If anything went wrong, they would be too late to help.

"No. Once the grain is burning, the whole town will be searched. We cannot stay here. Trust my plan." Carissa blew out the lamp, leaving only a few glowing sparks to light her determined eyes. "Believe me."

"It's too dangerous," Travis said after a moment. "I'll go into the supply depot. You all leave first."

"No. Your skills are not as good as mine," Carissa refused.

Aurora couldn't help but chuckle. "Sounds like you've got everything planned perfectly. But if that's the case, won't you be the only one getting the credit? After all, you'll be the one burning the supply depot. But are you really going alone? I wouldn't be surprised if some others show up to help once we're gone."

Carissa was not amused this time. "Fine, then. You can burn the supply depot and earn merit."