Her Graceful War Song
Seated in the main hall of Iridescent Palace, Carissa observed the delicate, pale hands of Lyra as she served tea—hands that spoke of a life of comfort and privilege.
Grace appeared considerably more tired than usual, the dark circles under her eyes showing that she must not have slept all night.
She dabbed at her tears with a handkerchief, her voice thick with emotion as she said, "I never imagined such a tragedy would occur, especially during His Majesty's birthday celebration. It is truly heartbreaking. Even I can scarcely bear to think of it. I'm afraid both the king and queen must be… Oh, who could be so cruel?"
Carissa gazed at Grace's reddened eyes. Her tears were genuine, and the sor
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