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.

revered like a prince-but in front of George, he

honors. But only Robert knew the truth. In George's eyes, he was a disposable tool-one that could be replaced at any moment. Unworthy of even a flicker of

already arrived outside

Then come with me. I

handed Cassian a

simply accepted the pill and

pain that would soon follow-none of it was unfamiliar. Ever since George had brought him back to the estate, he had been given one

ignite deep within his soul-a sensation like his entire being was being flayed alive

unbearable. But by now, he'd grown used to it. He could even walk out the door moments

results. His strength had been slowly returning.

me a little of my disciple," George said softly, watching him swallow the pill without so much as a

like warmth flickered in his gaze. His disciple had been the most gifted warrior he'd ever

saw a trace of

no time for anyone else's past. His only

to protect her, he had to become even more powerful than he was

Cassian with him and left the estate, heading deep into