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

Drakon, we need to

can't risk offending the Parsons family over

sharp as he spoke, "And what if I insist on

in his chair, his fingers

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

that, he clapped

officials shot to

into the room, their presence suffocating as

grim as he glared at Alton, his eyes

only doing this

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

heart sank as he scanned

you. You're past your

wrong decision could jeopardize all of Vyrdenia. We can't just stand by and

your own good and

rage, his entire

basked in the glory of Raven's victories, now turned their backs on her without hesitation,, pushing her forward as a scapegoat to protect

Just perfect!" Lorne let out a furious laugh, his finger sweeping across the room

said, "I hope you won't

dismissively, tossing a document onto the table in front of

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Chapter 498 Thorian's Fear

your golden

the military" Without waiting for a response, Alton waved at the soldiers standing around

said, his tone carrying

from his seat and escorted him