The Valkyrie Returns and Slays (Raven)

Chapter 106

Chapter 106

The moment Cassian spoke, nearly every influential figure in Vyrdenia froze in surprise. That was certainly an odd way to

ask for a spot.

Cassian was undeniably attractive, and rumor had it that his abilities had skyrocketed over the past six months. Some of them had even noticed a hint of something more between him and Lieutenant General Valor.

But with this many people watching, even if he truly wanted a spot in the Hundred-Man Unit, he could have come up with a better excuse, something a little more respectable.

From the crowd. Edric, who had been quietly observing the entire time, stepped forward.

Though in his forties, he looked youthful and carried himself with the polished confidence of a man in his prime.

His warm, refined smile instantly drew the attention of several young women nearby.

After a few strides forward, he looked toward Raven and spoke in a composed, soothing tone. "Lieutenant General Valor, Cassian has always been direct with his words.

not take it to heart. That said, his capabilities do meet

faint nervousness and hope flickering in Edric's eyes, and her emotions instantly tangled into a mess. That's not the real issue here. If I even think about saying no,

as waves churned beneath the surface, her expression remained perfectly

a subtle nod. "Cassian

surprise. None of them had expected the very first

the only qualification you're really looking at,

had always been the notorious underachiever of Regalhold. It was hard to believe someone like him could have made such a dramatic leap

to recommend their own good-looking relatives straightened their posture, emboldened by

from his wallet, handing it to Raven with a grin. Lieutenant General Valor, this is my

take a look?" "What's there to look art Sure, he's good- looking, but he's always in the tabloids for scandal after scandal. Lieutenant General. Valor, here. Take a look at my

one wants to

Cassian's face was growing darker by the second. If these Regalhold big shots kept talking,

cut in quickly, her voice firm. "This is getting

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keep track of

Go home, choose wisely, and bring your