The Valkyrie Returns and Slays (Raven)

Chapter 163

Chapter 163

The moment Caleb's voice rang out, the courtyard plunged into silence.

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Raven glanced up at him on the stage, her expression calm as ever. But instead of rising, she leisurely popped the last piece of cake into her mouth, chewing with unhurried elegance.

Her gaze lingered on Caleb a moment longer, the faintest flicker of curiosity crossing her eyes.

When did he grow a spine?

And judging by how fired up he looked right now, maybe today's training hadn't been nearly tough enough.

Around them, murmurs began to swell through the gathered crowd. Dozens of eyes immediately turned toward Corey.

Just yesterday, Corey had still been one of the ruling generals of the Regalhold military zone-one of the rare few to hold the title of Grand General in all of Vyrdenia. Even the patriarchs of the Five Great Houses treated him with reverent respect.

yet now, someone dared challenge his

fight with Corey? Are they tired

stage-he's got real power.

so strong. Corey trained him personally? That explains

got character. That kind of backbone? The

the whispers, his gaze locked on Caleb. The more he looked,

almost without realizing it, he turned

find her still sitting there, finishing her dessert without a care in the world. His satisfaction quickly

only two possible explanations: either Raver hadn't taken Caleb seriously... or she hadn't even considered stepping onto

to make him regret ever thinking

gaze sharpened. He'd already decided-if he was going to be part of the Hundred-Man Unit's recruitment and training process, then he needed to ensure only the best made it in. No pampered

She had just dropped

crowd, too, was starting to

is she? Why hasn't

me she's scared.

shred of pride, she

"Come on-get up already!"

pretending. Either accept the challenge or

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Chapter 163