The Valkyrie Returns and Slays (Raven)

Chapter 484

Chapter 484 A Talent Worth Shaping

George's voice was calm, utterly devoid of anger-but that single, quiet sentence sent cold sweat pouring down Robert's face, tracing a slow line along his cheek.

With a panicked jolt, Robert dropped to his knees, his voice trembling as he stammered, "I wouldn't dare... I was just too desperate to find the young master. I spoke out of turn. Please, sir, just give me one more chance. I swear, I'll find him- soon."

He didn't move a muscle after that. Robert stayed kneeling, forehead nearly pressed to the ground, afraid that even the smallest misstep might provoke the man seated above him.

But the punishment he had braced for never came. George didn't even spare him a second glance. He simply rose and

walked out of the hall in silence.

Only when George's footsteps faded into the distance and the room was utterly still did Robert finally exhale the breath he'd been holding.

He tried to stand-but his legs buckled beneath him. They'd gone completely numb.

Wiping the sweat from his brow, Robert gave a small, bitter laugh.

accustomed to being revered like a prince-but

truth. In George's eyes, he was a disposable tool-one

George had already arrived outside

Then come with me. I want to

he handed Cassian a crimson

He simply accepted the pill and swallowed it

was unfamiliar. Ever since George had brought him back to the estate, he had been given one of these pills each

searing fire would ignite deep within his soul-a sensation like his entire being was being flayed alive from the inside. That fire would rage for three full

used to it. He could even walk out the door moments after taking it, his face

slowly returning. Even the toxins

me a little of my disciple," George said softly, watching him

first time, something almost like warmth flickered in his gaze. His disciple had been the most gifted warrior

he saw a trace

disciple was. He didn't care. He had no time for anyone else's past. His only focus was regaining his full strength-and suppressing the rogue personalities

protect her, he had to become even more powerful than

him and left the estate, heading deep into