Her Graceful War Song

Chapter 841

Carissa’s expression brightened. “You found Amelia? Where is she?”

Michael bent over, hands on his knees, gasping for breath. “At… at the Parting Souls Bridge. Hurry, she’s about to jump! We can’t just rush in to save her! She’s shouting that she’ll only talk to you. But you need to hurry–it’s too windy, and she can barely stand!”

“What?” Barrett exclaimed, shocked. “Why is she trying to jump off the bridge?”

Carissa dashed out, yelling, “Get my horse!”

The Parting Souls Bridge lay to the northwest of the capital, spanning over the turbulent Unity River. The river’s flow intensified around the bridge because it was wider at the top and narrower at the bottom.

It had a steep slope, which made the water churn violently. Anyone who fell from the bridge wouldn’t likely survive. Although the bridge was originally called the Unity River’s second bridge, locals had dubbed. it the Parting Souls Bridge due to its perilous reputation.

After a brief pause, Barrett asked Michael to send someone to Valor Estate to inform his brother. Then, he mounted his horse and galloped towards the Parting Souls Bridge.

Violet had already reached the site. She had run into Michael on the way, and he informed her that Amelia was at the bridge, threatening to jump.

When Violet arrived at the Parting Souls Bridge, the sun had just dipped below the horizon, leaving a streak of orange along the sky. The bridge looked especially beautiful at sunset, standing alone against the cold wind, while the river rushed beneath.

But if someone were teetering on the edge, it turned from beautiful to terrifying.

Violet’s heart dropped when she saw Amelia standing on the bridge’s railing. There was barely enough space for her feet, and the fierce wind made her sway. Her cloak billowed behind her, making it seem as if she might tumble off at any moment.

Though the crowd had dispersed from the sides of the bridge, many still gathered at a distance, watching anxiously. Several members of the Capital Guard were shouting at Amelia to come down but dared not approach. Their voices were hoarse, clearly worn from yelling for some time.

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“Don’t come any closer!” Amelia shouted, spotting Violet and seeing the look on her face, which hinted that she wanted to run over. Material © of NôvelDrama.Org.

Amelia yelled for everyone to stay back, but her body swayed dangerously as she did so.

Violet halted in her tracks. “I’m not coming there! I’m not! Just don’t get agitated!”

They were about 18 to 20 meters apart, and Violet couldn’t guarantee that she could reach her in time, even with her Lightfoot Skill.

If Amelia stumbled, there was no telling what would happen–she could fall to her death! “Back away! Stay back!” Amelia cried out frantically, her frail body teetering in the wind like a lone leaf clinging to a branch during a storm. “Everyone, step back! Don’t come near me! I don’t want you to see me!

“Okay, we’ll back away! We’re moving back!” Violet’s heart raced as she watched Amelia sway perilously.

It looked like she could slip at any moment!

Violet urged the capital guards to retreat further, desperate to avoid startling Amelia.

One of the capital guards whispered, “She said she only wants to see Commander Sinclair. Clearly, she doesn’t want to be recognized, but how could she not be?”

“Who spotted her? Was she already standing there when they found her?” Violet asked, feeling a chill creep down her spine.

“I saw her. At first, she was sitting by the edge of the bridge. I wasn’t sure it was her, but she suddenly bolted up and climbed onto the railing when I approached her. It scared me half to death,” a long–faced capital guard replied.

Violet gazed at Amelia, pressing a hand to her chest. “Oh my God, with the wind so strong, she’s going to fall! I can see she’s unsteady on her feet!”

“Right? She can’t hold on much longer. With this wind, if she sways even a little more, she’ll lose her

balance.”

“Quick, get some torches ready! Once it gets completely dark, we won’t be able to see her at all,” Violet implored, the urgency in her voice evident.