The Valkyrie Returns and Slays (Raven)

Returns Novel 572

Chapter 572 The Soul Gathering Technique

The next second, Raven suddenly noticed something was off about Thorian. She walked over to him, placed her fingers on his wrist to check his pulse, and her expression shifted sharply.

She exclaimed, "Did you fall victim to a soul gathering technique?"

"What's a soul gathering technique, Lady Valor?" Thorian, though unsure why Raven's attitude had changed, felt a wave of relief as he observed her reaction.

'It seems she is buying my story, he thought.

"It's nothing." Raven studied Thorian for a moment before asking, "How much do you actually remember about what happened?"

He began. "I got a message earlier. The sender claimed to know Mr. Lysander's whereabouts and told me to come to the Imperial Mansion right away.

"I didn't tell you because I was worried it might be a false lead, I didn't want to get your hopes up for nothing, so I thought I'd confirm Mr. Lysander's location first before reporting back to you."

started feeling strange. I wanted to leave and call for help, but I wouldn't move. Then you

rehearsed

what happened, Lady Valor. I think you mistook me for Mr.

slightly, her gaze

you, but he's been gone for so long. Don't

rest here for now." Without sparing Thorian another glance, Raven turned and walked out of Room

trap him in this room to execute their plan, but they didn't anticipate a hiccup

Raven was out, forcing the mastermind to use the Soul Starcard to

Raven's biggest question was why

turned cold

his voice sharp with frustration. "Why is it always Cassian you

venting at him. But what

she could toss aside without hesitation.

had assumed the aphrodisiac he used would leave Raven and Cassian dazed and vulnerable, but he didn't realize the drug had no effect

him further because she believed the Soul Starcard had already altered