The Valkyrie Returns and Slays (Raven) novel Chapter 232

Chapter 232

The surrounding high–ranking military officials felt an even deeper sense of disappointment toward Emperor Grant upon hearing his words.

At the same time, the faint thoughts that had recently begun to form about replacing the ruler grew stronger and more

urgent.

However, they still hadn’t found a suitable candidate to become the new leader.

But once that person appeared. It would be time for the seed of rebellion to take root and grow.

Seeing that Emperor Grant remained unmoved, Lorne was genuinely worried for Raven’s safety. He stepped forward again. He pleaded with growing urgency, even though he knew the chances were slim.

He said, “Your Majesty, if Raven and the Sirius Pack are lost, Vyrdenia will soon face a crisis!”

Though they were disillusioned, the other officials still followed suit and echoed, “Your Majesty, please give General Valor a chance, give Vyrdenia a chance!”

“Your Majesty…”

Emperor Grant raised his hand impatiently. “Enough. I will not activate the Draco Guard for a prisoner locked in a dungeon. But since you’ve pleaded to this extent, I can show some mercy.”

He paused for a moment, then added with a tone of generosity, “Here’s the deal. Regardless of what means she uses, if she can survive an encounter with Jedidiah, I will reinstate her as general and allow her to return to the border war.”

His tone turned colder. “But if she dies here today…”

At that, Emperor Grant turned to Jedidiah, his voice softening. “If Jedidiah gets what he desires, I ask that you negotiate with the Sunset Empire leadership. As long as Benson is released, I will do everything I can to fulfill any of the Sunset Empire’s reasonable demands.”

Lorne and the high–ranking officials were utterly stunned.

At a moment like this, Emperor Grant placed no hope in the Vyrdenia Military. Instead, he was asking the enemy’s leader for help.

And from the sound of it, as long as the Sunset Empire didn’t go too far, even ceding territory or paying reparations might be acceptable.

It seemed Emperor Grant was distrustful of Raven or of the entire Vyrdenia Military.

While everyone was still reeling from shock, Jedidiah merely let out a quiet laugh at Emperor Grant’s words. He neither agreed nor refused.

After casting a cold glance at Emperor Grant, his gaze fell on Raven.

He said, “If I remember correctly, ten days ago, you said you’d kill me today as an offering to the heavens.”

As he spoke, his expression suddenly turned cold, and the powerful aura of a Chariot burst from his body.

Along with it came his bone–chilling words. “So… what now?”

At this moment, Jedidiah fully expected Raven to be overwhelmed by the sheer force of his power level, her face twisting in horror and regret.

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But if one looked closely, they would see that her eyes held a faint trace of mockery, as if she were watching a clown perform tricks.