The Valkyrie Returns and Slays (Raven)

Chapter 455

Chapter 455 Benedict Is Missing

"Who I am doesn't matter." The gloomy man narrowed his eyes slightly and let out a soft chuckle. "What really matters is this. If the world found out the fearsome Chariot could be so sentimental, what would they think?"

Thorian froze for a split second, and his muscles tensed as the words hit him. Then, in a cold voice, he asked, "What do you mean?"

"Come on, do I really have to spell it out for you?" Unbothered by Thorian's growinganger, the gloomy man continued, "With your strength and cunning, you could easily carve out your own empire. Why waste your talents serving under someone else?

"The only reason you're still in Valhalla is because you're head over heels for Raven, right?"

Thorian's expression turned icy. "I don't know what you're talking about. Stop following me!"

"Relax. I'm just trying to help." The gloomy man smirked. "You're out here risking your neck for her, but what's she doing? Chasing after some pretty boy who's all looks and no substance. Doesn't that sting, even a little?"

"Who the hell are you?" Thorian's gaze locked onto the gloomy man. This man knew far too much. If he dared to harm Raven...

Thorian's mind raced, and a sharp glint of killing intent flickered in his sharp eyes. The gloomy man seemed to sense it. He smiled faintly. "Sunset Empire's soldiers are patrolling nearby. You'd better not act recklessly.

"Sure, you could escape, but if you drew the attention of the Sunset Empire's military, your identity might be exposed. And then, the mission Raven entrusted to you would be ruined."

the concealed weapon

a moment, he had truly wanted to

had pointed out, Raven's mission was still

the gloomy man's lips deepened, his satisfaction almost

a business card from the pocket of his suit and handed it to Thorian. The

"Thorian, I can help you get what you truly desire. If the day comes when you change your mind,

then stopped abruptly. Turning back to Thorian, he said, "Some opportunities, once missed, are gone forever. You've sacrificed so much

schemes will sway me," Thorian

for her, and I'll always do. I've never once considered

is her personal business and has nothing to do with me." "Is that really what you think?" The gloomy man smirked, his grin tinged with mockery. "You might fool others with those words, but not me. Stop lying to yourself. Whether you continue as her subordinate or make her yours, it's all

left those words hanging in the air and continued

he had been laying the groundwork for his

woman, he had assumed Thorian had moved on, and disappointment had begun to creep in. But then he heard Thorian address the woman

him to relate the breathtaking beauty before him to the plain- looking Raven he remembered, but

fact, this revelation only made it easier for him to proceed with

feelings. As lor as he played his cards right, he was confident he could turn Thorian into

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