The Valkyrie Returns and Slays (Raven)

Returns Novel 498

hapter 498 Thorian's Fear

Chapter 498 Thorian's Fear.

Lorne's words held such power that the higher-ups, already feeling guilty, visibly hesitated,

But at that moment, Alton let out a mocking scoff. "Heh, General Drakoh, you keep claiming everything you do is for the people of Vyrdenia. But is that really the case?

"You're well past retirement age, yet you refuse to step down as general. Isn't it just because Raven is your protégé?

"Are you truly doing this for the people, or is it just about holding onto your grip over the military? You know the answer better than anyone!"

Lorne turned to Alton, stunned.

Alton's words shocked him profoundly.

Lorne had spent his life prioritizing Vyrdenia's interests, refusing to retire for the sake of the military's stability, only to be accused of clinging to power.

• What hurt even more was that Alton, someone he had personally promoted and trusted for over a decade, was now stepping on him to climb higher.

Never content with being second-in-command, Alton was now aiming for the top. The betrayal from someone he'd relied on for so many years left Lorne deeply disheartened.

"It's clear to everyone whether my actions benefit myself or Vyrdenia. Let me be blunt: if Raven leaves, who will you send to defend against foreign invaders?"

Alton sneered in response, "There are 1.6 billion people in Vyrdenia! Are you seriously telling me not a single one can replace Raven?"

He turned to the other high-ranking officials and asked, "What's worse: offending the Parsons family or dealing with an invasion from foreign forces?"

The officials exchanged helpless glances and sighed.

Raven

we need to focus on the bigger

can't risk offending

I insist on keeping Raven in the

leaned back in his chair, his fingers tapping rhythmically on the

be

that, he clapped

high-ranking officials shot to

the room, their presence suffocating as they surrounded

his eyes filled with icy disdain. "You

Drakon, don't misunderstand. I'm only doing this to ensure the stability of Vyrdenia and its

elite soldiers to stage his coup, not

scanned the

can't blame us for not siding with you. You're past your prime,

grow old, they become indecisive. One wrong decision could jeopardize all of Vyrdenia. We can't just stand by

your own

with rage, his entire body

had always basked in the glory of Raven's victories, now turned their backs on

a furious laugh, his finger sweeping across the room to point

won't regret today's decision in

document onto the table in front of

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Chapter 498 Thorian's Fear

prime, Lorne. It's time to retire and enjoy your golden

your retirement statement. Just sign it, and you're free to leave the military" Without

the lead soldier said, his tone carrying a hint

from his seat and escorted