After standing there for a moment, it was Aurora who first thought of something. She pushed aside her earlier sarcasm and stepped forward to ask, "Have youe to volunteer for the mission to burn the enemy''s supply depot as well?"


    "You too?" Travis replied, raising a brow.


    Aurora nodded. "I''ve noticed your skills in battle. You all move swiftly and strike true. If you and your group wish toe, very well. But know this: all orders wille from me and General Warren."


    Aurora had taken note of how they fought with grace and courage on the battlefield. Though they had fought in two fierce battles at the front lines, not one of them bore a wound. Had their skills been anything less, they would have died long ago.


    She also knew that Carissa was Dominic''s granddaughter. If Carissa joined the mission, the Grand General would surely send more troops with them. That would halve the danger and increase their chances of sess. No matter how she looked at it, this was an excellent chance to gain merit.


    When Tyler first mentioned the n, Aurora had been hesitant. Sneaking into Fawnrun City was dangerous. One false step could mean death without hope of rescue. But after careful thought, she saw it as a golden opportunity.


    She was a female general praised by the queen dowager herself! If she could change the tide at Victory Pass, the credit would be hers alone. With that, a promotion to a third-rank general would be well within reach.


    In a lifetime, chances that truly belonged to oneself were few and far between. She had to seize every single one with both hands.


    She shared her thoughts with Barrett, who agreed without hesitation. That was why they hade to Dominic that very evening to ask for permission to lead the mission.


    Travis nced between the two of them and quietly said, "We don''t answer to you. We only follow Cari."


    Aurora pointed toward Carissa, confused. "Her? Has she been promoted?"


    Aurora knew Travis was a centurion and that any operation would normally be led by him. Surely, that meant Carissa and their group took orders from him. From what Aurora had heard, Carissa went by the name Jo in the army. She held no official rank and was merely amon soldier.


    But she quickly caught on and nced at Carissa coolly. "Oh? Is it because she is General Dominic''s granddaughter that she is given special treatment? Having a Grand General as a grandfather does make things easier, doesn''t it? One can do as they please."


    Cynthia bristled at her tone, retorting, "You''re really something else, always speaking with such sarcasm. Whether we follow her or not is our own business. What''s it got to do with you?"


    "Why would you listen to her?" Aurora shot back.


    Violet crossed her arms and gave her azy look. "Because Cari has the skill and the ability. Do you?"


    Aurora sneered. "No matter the skill, amon soldier must obey orders. Military discipline is strict. No one is above the rules or may act on their own."


    "Then, we follow the orders, of course. Why should we listen to you?" Violet replied.


    Aurora lifted her chin proudly, eyes gleaming with a certain haughty disdain. "I am here to volunteer. If you are to go, you must obey mymands."


    Before anyone could reply, the door opened. Otis came out and said, "Come in, all of you."


    Inside the dimly lit study, Dominic sat in his chair. As they all saluted in greeting, he motioned for Wyatt to speak.


    "General Dominic has agreed to the mission at Fawnrun City. After discussion, a n has been made."


    When Wyatt paused briefly, Aurora quickly dropped to one knee and said, "Sir, humbly ask for your permission to lead the troops


    alongside General Warren to el


    on Fawnrun City and burn


    nov


    Westhaven''s supply depots. I vow that General Warren and will do everything in our power toplete this mission."


    Wyatt looked at them. "You two also wish to go? How is your Lightfoot Skill?"


    Aurora blinked. "Lightfoot Skill?"


    She nced at Barrett, who also knelt and replied, "My Lightfoot Skill is eptable, General Wyatt."


    Wyatt nodded. "Very well. If your Lightfoot Skill is fine, then you two may join. I had thought five alone were too few for such a risky mission. Seven makes sess more likely."


    Five or seven-it made little difference as long as their Lightfoot Skill was good. They wouldn''t draw much attention and would have the benefit of two extra people.


    Aurora''s expression shifted slightly. "Only seven of us are going?"