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.

Drakon, Raven

need to focus on the

We can't risk offending the Parsons family

I insist on keeping Raven in the military? Are you all prepared to

in his chair, his fingers tapping

Drakon, if you're going to be stubborn, then don't blame me for what happens

that, he clapped

officials shot

soldiers stormed into the room, their presence suffocating

as he glared at Alton, his eyes filled with icy disdain. "You planned this all along, didn't

doing this to

soldiers to stage his coup, not a single high-ranking official spoke

scanned the

your prime, and after

old, they become indecisive. One wrong decision could jeopardize all of Vyrdenia. We can't just stand by and let you make a mistake that could cost

we're doing is for your own good

with rage,

backs on her without hesitation,, pushing her forward as a

furious laugh, his finger sweeping across the room to point at the gathered

hope you won't regret

scoffed dismissively, tossing a document onto the table

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Chapter 498 Thorian's Fear

and enjoy your golden years. Don't

and you're free to leave the military" Without waiting for a response, Alton waved at the soldiers

said, his

others pulled Lorne from his seat