The Valkyrie Returns and Slays (Raven)

Chapter 84

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Lorne's face finally cracked into a relieved smile, a hint of age showing through as he heard Raven's almost arrogant guarantee.

"The future of the military belongs to young people like you. You're destined to surpass even me as General."

Raven chuckled. "Aren't you still in charge? You handle the military's mess for now. When you're finally ready to kick back, then you can dump this whole

mess on me."

The surrounding crowd was numb to the implications of their conversation. Even hearing Raven describe Vyrdenía's military as a "mess" barely registered.

Lorne said nothing in response to her remark. He turned slightly, addressing a soldier behind him.

He turned his head slightly and looked at a soldier behind him, ordering:

"Send out the order. Tomorrow's national headline will announce the appointment of Vyrdenia's fourth General!"

"Hold on!" Raven interjected before the soldier could respond.

"I'll be returning to the overseas battlefield soon. It's not the right time for me to be in the public eye."

Lorne hesitated, then nodded. "Alright. The news won't include any personal information about you."

"But this news has to be released."

eventually enter the public sphere, it

Lorne continued, "In a few days, I'll be hosting a banquet for

you'll be introduced to the upper echelons of Regalhold and

of your gender and age, just how

of her promotion

that Raven was now someone they could only

"You handle the arrangements. I'll cooperate

to see Raven

the surrounding soldiers and

drawn

happened here today to remain

Valor, not only will you lose your lives, but your families, up to three generations, will suffer the consequences!" Lorne's voice wasn't loud, but his words sent a chill down everyone's spines. Under the pressure, everyone responded almost simultaneously. They now understood Raven's importance to Vyrdenia; no one doubted the truth of

hour later, everyone signed

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Chapter 84

at Raven

offend you today. I hope you can be magnanimous and forgive my

at him coolly. "I can let you

Rhea. "But she must be dealt with according

my contributions to Vyrdenia's military are far less than yours, but I have indeed served faithfully for

willing to resign from all my positions in the military in exchange for

daughter avoiding imprisonment."

General Valor will grant