Her Graceful War Song novel Chapter 1643

If war broke out, Carissa was determined to fight. However, her grandfather had forbidden it, so she needed an alternative plan.

First, she had to join the army as a soldier. Though she was already training as a recruit, Otis had his eye on her and made it clear she would be sent away once training ended. As she wasn't officially enlisted, she wasn't considered a real soldier and couldn't set foot on the battlefield.

She and Travis discussed it quietly. They agreed that he should remain at the army camp for now, while she would leave and find a way back in under a different identity. Once she succeeded, they would meet again.

After staying at the army camp for a few days, Carissa announced she would return to the capital. Though the Sullivan family hated to part with her, the coming war made it too dangerous for her to stay.

Dominic had Wade escort her and Lulu out of Victory Pass. Meanwhile, Travis said he wished to stay and make a career in the army, which Dominic readily approved of.

Their farewell was a long and heartfelt one. Emotions ran high, and no one wanted to say goodbye. But not long after they left Sullivan Estate, Carissa claimed she was hungry and asked Wade to stop at a roadside inn.

She had no intention of returning to the capital.

If she wanted to rejoin the army, she couldn't go through the usual recruitment process, which required proper household records. Faking such papers would be a serious crime, so she needed another way. And for that, she had to convince her seventh uncle to help her get back into the army camp.

Once seated at the inn, Wade gave her a sidelong glance. "Go on, then. What are you really up to?"

They had only just eaten before leaving, so he knew she wasn't truly hungry. This niece of his always had schemes up her sleeve.

Carissa grinned. "Uncle Wade, you know me too well. I do have a favor to ask. Promise me you'll help?"

"Tell me what it is first," Wade said lazily. "If it's anything outrageous, best keep it to yourself. I'd rather not be beaten to death by your grandfather."

Carissa's smile faded as she spoke seriously: "It's nothing outrageous. I just want to stay in the army. If war comes, I want to fight."

Wade stared at her. "And that's not outrageous? If I help you and your grandfather finds out, he'll break my legs."

His tone grew sharp as he continued, "War is serious business. Do you think it's the same as sparring with your friends at the Pathfinders Guild? When you lose there, you simply admit defeat and walk away. But in war, losing means death. This is not a game. Stop trying to stir up trouble here. Hurry back to the capital and stop causing your mother grief."

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