The Valkyrie Returns and Slays (Raven) novel Chapter 242

Raven glanced at him as if looking at an idiot. “Why don’t you save this opportunity for someone who actually needs it?”

With that, she gave the Draco Guards beside Emperor Grant a deep look, then turned to drag the fallen Jedidiah away.

Truth be told, perhaps it was because she had stepped on him just now, or maybe because the elder from the Sunset Empire didn’t think Jedidiah was worth as much as the seven Starbornes. Either way, the man with shattered legs had been left behind.

Now, it was finally time for her to fulfill her promise, offering Jedidiah’s death as a sacrifice.

As for Emperor Grant…

The Draco Guards wouldn’t follow his orders to attack her proactively.

But if she were to try and kill him, they definitely wouldn’t just stand by and watch.

That was fine. She could wait.

Once she or the Sirius Pack had gained the strength to crush the Draco Guards outright, it would be time for the throne of Vyrdenia to change hands.

And as for who would take the throne… When she had a moment, she could always talk it over with Lorne.

Emperor Grant’s gaze followed her every move, his fury seemingly on the verge of erupting at any second.

But no matter how furious he was, he also understood that he no longer had any leverage over Raven.

If the Sunset Empire invaded, the Draco Guards might not be able to save him, but Raven might still survive.

Swallowing his rage, Emperor Grant shouted after her, “Stop right there!”

But Raven didn’t pause for even a second.

He was on the verge of losing his mind from the rage, yet could only suppress the impulse to cough up

blood.

His reddened eyes locked onto Raven as he said, “Tell me! What will it take for you to lead the Sirius Pack to repel the Sunset Empire?”

Raven still didn’t even glance at him.

Emperor Grant gritted his teeth. “Your family and friends are still in Vyrdenia. If the Sunset Empire breaches our borders, do you know what will happen to them?”

At that, Raven’s footsteps finally faltered just a little.

She knew she had the power to protect her mother and younger brother. But they might not want to live under another flag.

And, she truly didn’t want to see Vyrdenia collapse for the friend who had died because of her.

She said, “I can return to the battlefield. But if you’re asking for help, you should have a better attitude.”

Emperor Grant’s expression became colder. “What kind of attitude are you looking for?”

Raven slowly curled her lips. “Kneel and beg me.”

Those words were like a thunderclap in a clear sky, shocking everyone into stunned silence.

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Chapter 242

Lorne looked at Emperor Grant. He said solemnly, “Your Majesty, it’s just an apology. Compared to the fate of the nation and all the contributions General Valor has made over the years, it’s nothing.”