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Just as the mighty aura of the Chariot–level Jedidiah was about to strike Raven, she suddenly lashed out with a lightning–fast kick that slammed into his chest before his fist could connect.
With a pained grunt, Jedidiah flew back like a cannonball.
His body smashed into four prison bars about 20 feet behind him, breaking them instantly. Momentum carried him another few feet before he crashed hard onto the stone floor.
The moment he landed, a mouthful of blood sprayed out as a wave of searing pain rolled
up
from his abdomen.
But even in that agony, Jedidiah was still overwhelmed. He looked up at Raven in a daze.
His bloodied lips trembled as he barely formed a whisper, “How… is this possible…?”
After all, Jedidiah was a Chariot. A Chariot whose strength was at the pinnacle of the entire world.
And yet before he could even enjoy the thrill of deciding life and death with a mere gesture, he had been completely overpowered by a girl who didn’t even look twenty.
If not for the pain coursing through his body, he wouldn’t have believed it.
It wasn’t just Jedidiah. Lorne, Emperor Grant, and nearly all the high–ranking officials, excluding the Sirius Pack, stared at Raven in stunned disbelief.
“General Valor… she’s a Chariot?”
“Definitely. Maybe even peak Chariot. No one else could beat Jedidiah so easily.”
“If I remember right, there aren’t even five people in the whole world who’ve reached that level before the age of fifty. And how old is she?”
Realizing this, many around her gasped, their eyes widening in awe. A Chariot not yet twenty years old. It wasn’t talent, it was pure monstrosity.
She was simply a monstrous genius with such abnormal talent.
But among the stunned expressions, some of the military leaders began to look at Raven with hope in their
With someone like her, Vyrdenia would have no fear of any enemy.
eyes.
If she lived long enough, within a decade, Vyrdenia could surpass every surrounding empire. The Sunset Empire.
It might even be possible for Vyrdenia to unify the world.
Breaths quickened across the room as people envisioned the future, and their eyes glowed brighter as they turned to her.
Emperor Grant glanced at Raven, then back at the crumpled Jedidiah. He hesitated, unsure whether to help him up.
But before he could decide, Raven was already walking toward Jedidiah.
Instantly, all eyes in the entire prison followed Raven Valor.
The upper echelon of Vyrdenia’s military unconsciously slowed their breathing.
At that moment, they were genuinely curious about what Raven would do next.
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Meanwhile, the warriors of the Sunset Empire, who had initially been ready to charge at Jedidiah, suddenly froze in place, their hearts tightening as they watched Raven’s movements.
For some reason, despite their hands being stained with countless lives, they felt a chilling sense of danger from the overly young girl standing before them.
Under this thick, almost tangible threat, none of them dared approach Jedidiah.
On the ground, Jedidiah looked at Raven as she slowly approached, and instinctively, he scooted backward a little,
At that moment, he was absolutely certain that he was no match for Raven.
If she really wanted to kill him, all he could do was…
Thinking of this, a cold and resolute glint flashed through his eyes.
Soon, Raven stopped about three feet in front of him.
Before Raven could say a word, Jedidiah was the first to speak. “What do you intend to do? I came here under the invitation of your monarch.”
He added, “If I die in Vyrdenia, your monarch and the entire Vyrdenia will be condemned by nations around the world!”
As he spoke, he glanced toward the warriors of the Sunset Empire, signaling them with a look.
Then, he continued speaking to Raven. “Besides, your monarch and nearly half of Vyrdenia’s top brass are all here.
“I brought seven Starbornes with me. Even if your so–called Draco Guards are nearby, they’re at least 200 feet away, and they’ll only protect your monarch with everything they have.”
He added, “I guarantee you. If you dare to touch me, my Starbornes will at least take half the people here down with them!” As his words fell, Emperor Grant, who had been called out for potentially dragging the country into disgrace, tensed up. Many of Vyrdenia’s high–ranking officials also felt their hearts tighten.
Seeing this, Emperor Grant quickly turned to Raven with a solemn expression and said, “Raven, don’t act impulsively. Let’s talk this out calmly!”
“Talk this out calmly?” Raven suddenly gave a playful smile at his words.
She continued, “If my strength hadn’t surpassed Mr. Ortega’s, the one lying on the ground now would be me.
“You’d be more than happy to see me dead by his hands, wouldn’t you? But now that the one down is him, suddenly you want to play peacemaker? Are you scared of being condemned by other nations?”
Hearing this, Emperor Grant’s face turned extremely grim.
Raven gave a light chuckle. “If you were so concerned, why invite these people here in the first place? If your brain were functioning well, we wouldn’t be in this mess!”
“You’re out of line!” Emperor Grant’s eyes were like blades at this point.
Before Raven could reply, Randolph suddenly looked at Emperor Grant with a mocking smile.
He said, “Calling her out of line? With your kind of pettiness, how can you be the monarch of Vyrdenia? Our commander would be a far better fit for that position!”
Whether Randolph said this intentionally or not, it sparked a ripple among those present.
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Almost every dissatisfied military official glanced toward Raven at that moment.
And in their eyes, a glimmer of hope sparked.
They had already witnessed Raven’s talent and power. And they were certain that as long as Raven remained in Vyrdenia, its future would be brighter than ever.
But they didn’t know how to let Raven stay and truly care about the country’s future.
Now, thanks to Randolph’s reminder, they thought that if the entire country belonged to Raven, she would devote herself wholeheartedly to its development.
At that thought, a sense of desire and anticipation lit up in their eyes.
However, just then, a jarring voice from one of Emperor Grant’s close aides suddenly rang out.
“How dare a mere deputy commander of the Sirius Pack speak so rudely before Emperor Grant?”
Hearing this, the other aides frowned and spoke out in displeasure.
“If Jedidiah dies in our country, Commander Benson will have no chance of survival. Can you take responsibility for Emperor Grant losing his only brother?”
“Not just Commander Benson. Can you bear the consequences for Emperor Grant and the country?”
“There are seven Starbornes from the Sunset Empire here, and we don’t have a single one. Do you really want us all to die and plunge the nation into chaos?”
Randolph listened to the barrage of righteous accusations, the mocking smile on his face only deepening.
He said, “You’re all talking big, but you’re just scared of dying. Vyrdenia has thousands of years of glorious history. How did we end up with cowards like you?”
“You… you…” Emperor Grant’s aides were furious at his scathing words.
Raven glanced at them all coolly and said, “Let’s vote. Whoever wants Jedidiah dead, step into the gravity interrogation chamber. If you’re against it, stay where you are.”
Everyone in the gravity chamber, including Randolph, looked at Raven with admiration.
At that moment, a single thought echoed in their minds. When it came to being cunning and ruthless, they were no match for their commander.
“Raven, kill him! Even if I die here today, I won’t let these people from the Sunset Empire walk out of here alive!” Lorne shouted almost as soon as Raven finished her sentence.
“You’re crazy!”
“Lorne, if Jedidiah dies, it’ll be disastrous for Vyrdenia!”
“Take back what you said!”
A few of Emperor Grant’s aides spoke urgently.
“I have never taken back a word I’ve said!” Lorne replied firmly.
Emperor Grant’s face turned cold. “Lorne, do you even know what you’re saying?”
Lorne replied, “Your Majesty, regardless of the reason, the fact that the Sunset Empire sent eight Starbornes shows their ill
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intent. If we don’t eliminate them now, we’ll pay the price later!”
Emperor Grant replied, “I was the one who invited them. What ill intent could they have?”
Lorne asked, “Would Your Majesty suddenly invite them here without any indication of goodwill from their side?”
At that, Emperor Grant fell silent.
“Alright, time to vote.” Raven’s voice came again, cutting through the tension.
Lorne stepped into the gravity chamber without hesitation. Following him, sixteen military leaders stepped in as well.
They didn’t just want Jedidiah dead. They wanted Raven on the throne.
If their deaths could bring a better ruler for Vyrdenia, they’d gladly give their lives.
Standing against them were Emperor Grant and his fourteen top officials, along with Forrest and three other military commanders.
Emperor Grant glanced at the people in the gravity chamber. A chilling, murderous intent flickered in his eyes.
If these people no longer swore loyalty to him, then no matter how capable or powerful they were, he would not allow them to live.
But the cold glint in his eyes only flashed for a moment.
He then looked at Raven with a cold expression and commanded, “Seventeen to nineteen. Release Jedidiah immediately!”
“Alright.” Raven nodded lightly.
Hearing this, Emperor Grant and his eighteen aides all quietly let out a breath of relief.
The Sunset Empire’s warriors and the seven Starbornes felt slightly more at ease. A flash of disdain and mockery flickered in their eyes.
They had thought Raven might truly defy the monarch’s will, but now it was clear. They thought she was all bark and no bite.
After all, Raven was just a woman. No matter how strong or brilliant she acted, she could never do anything truly significant. Meanwhile, Jedidiah looked at Raven with an overtly mocking and scornful smile. ‘So what if you’re a prodigy?”
With a monarch like this, no matter how talented one was, they would be tamed like a caged beast lying low in submission. As long as Emperor Grant remained in power, Vyrdenia would never be able to lift its head before the Sunset Empire. However just as the smug grin on Jedidiah’s face deepened, Raven’s lips curved into a faint, impossibly sinister smirk.
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