The Valkyrie Returns and Slays (Raven)

Chapter 347

Shawn, unable to hold back a groan as Raven tightened her grip, was overwhelmed by humiliation and helplessness. Ever since becoming head of the Indigo Training Ground, he felt powerless and blatantly disrespected.

Overwhelmed by Raven's aura, far stronger than his own, he took a deep breath. His voice hoarse from her grip, he strained to say, "Killing me won't help.

"But if I live, I can rally everyone at the Indigo Training Ground to help recover his Starcard. I already know who's responsible. Give me three days; I promise you'll have the answers you seek."

Raven fixed Shawn with a piercing stare, making him squirm under her intense gaze. His discomfort was palpable until Raven finally broke the silence. "Alright, but I need three drops of the Water of Life. Now. If the Indigo Training Ground doesn't serve a purpose, there's no reason for it to exist."

Her words were met with stunned silence on the already quiet training ground, everyone's eyes wide with disbelief. The world's most powerful figures knew the truth: the Indigo Training Ground's revered independence came from the Tree of Life, which yielded a single drop of the Water of Life every ten years.

Drinking the Water of Life could grant a longer life and significantly increase one's martial arts abilities. Every person who drank from the Water of Life had attained power surpassing that of a Star Sovereign.

of the Water of Life was a coveted

three drops was audacious, akin to draining

it

was costly.

but chilling voice cut through the clamor. "What's

desperate- looking Zach. "There's only one drop of the Water of Life left," Shawn said.

frowned slightly. "Then give me that

brushed his fingers against the ring, conjuring a delicate, transparent vial

saw the liquid. Raven's gaze was drawn to its faint golden shimmer, instantly recognizing it

she was at Zach's side, carefully pouring the Water of Life into his mouth while those on the training grounds watched with

power, reaching every part of

felt for Zach's pulse. He would live-at least for another ten days. The Ring of Life on her finger