Chapter 242
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Raven glanced at him as if looking at an idiot. “Why don’t you save this opportunity for someone who actually needs it?”
With that, she gave the Draco Guards beside Emperor Grant a deep look, then turned to drag the fallen Jedidiah away.
Truth be told, perhaps it was because she had stepped on him just now, or maybe because the elder from the Sunset Empire didn’t think Jedidiah was worth as much as the seven Starbornes. Either way, the man with shattered legs had been left behind.
Now, it was finally time for her to fulfill her promise, offering Jedidiah’s death as a sacrifice.
As for Emperor Grant…
The Draco Guards wouldn’t follow his orders to attack her proactively.
But if she were to try and kill him, they definitely wouldn’t just stand by and watch.
That was fine. She could wait.
Once she or the Sirius Pack had gained the strength to crush the Draco Guards outright, it would be time for the throne of Vyrdenia to change hands.
And as for who would take the throne… When she had a moment, she could always talk it over with Lorne.
Emperor Grant’s gaze followed her every move, his fury seemingly on the verge of erupting at any second.
But no matter how furious he was, he also understood that he no longer had any leverage over Raven.
If the Sunset Empire invaded, the Draco Guards might not be able to save him, but Raven might still survive.
Swallowing his rage, Emperor Grant shouted after her, “Stop right there!”
But Raven didn’t pause for even a second.
He was on the verge of losing his mind from the rage, yet could only suppress the impulse to cough up
blood.
His reddened eyes locked onto Raven as he said, “Tell me! What will it take for you to lead the Sirius Pack to repel the Sunset Empire?”
Raven still didn’t even glance at him.
Emperor Grant gritted his teeth. “Your family and friends are still in Vyrdenia. If the Sunset Empire breaches our borders, do you know what will happen to them?”
At that, Raven’s footsteps finally faltered just a little.
She knew she had the power to protect her mother and younger brother. But they might not want to live under another flag.
And, she truly didn’t want to see Vyrdenia collapse for the friend who had died because of her.
She said, “I can return to the battlefield. But if you’re asking for help, you should have a better attitude.”
Emperor Grant’s expression became colder. “What kind of attitude are you looking for?”
Raven slowly curled her lips. “Kneel and beg me.”
Those words were like a thunderclap in a clear sky, shocking everyone into stunned silence.
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In that moment, every gaze locked onto Raven was filled with disbelief, so intense it almost felt like it could be touched,
Emperor Grant looked at Raven as though his eyes were blades, ready to cut her into pieces.
He clenched his fists tightly, and from between his teeth, three resolute words burst out, “In your dreams!”
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Raven didn’t seem surprised at all. She chuckled lightly and spread her hands. “Then there’s nothing more to talk about?
From the moment Emperor Grant had thrown her into this place, she’d never planned to care about Vyrdenia again.
She might consider returning to the battlefield for the sake of her loved ones, but Emperor Grant had to pay the price for what he’d done.
Around them, the senior military officials heard her say this without a trace of jest. They couldn’t help but feel a chill. They imagined the scene of Vyrdenia’s borders being breached and rivers of blood flowing in just a few days.
Lorne looked at Emperor Grant. He said solemnly, “Your Majesty, it’s just an apology. Compared to the fate of the nation and all the contributions General Valor has made over the years, it’s nothing.”
“Exactly! General Valor hung those Sunset Empire bastards outside the war office gates for Vyrdenia’s sake. Yet Your Majesty threw her in prison. Honestly, this one’s on you.”
“Your Majesty, it’s for the country, for the people.”
“We beg Your Majesty to put the nation first!”
“Your Majesty, please think of our nation and its people!”
The officials‘ pleas rang out one after another, their words sincere and urgent. Emperor Grant’s hand shook violently as he pointed at them.
He snapped, “Traitors! All of you! Has Vyrdenia become a breeding ground for cowards who only care about their lives?”
Lorne frowned slightly and sighed.
He said, “Your Majesty, even if you don’t care about the country, at least think about this. If our borders are breached, do you really think the Sunset Empire will let you go?”
At those words, Emperor Grant’s body abruptly stiffened.
The image of the fifty powerful Starbornes from the Sunset Empire rose unbidden in his mind, and a trace of fear surfaced in his heart.
Lorne saw it and sneered inwardly. But outwardly, his expression was solemn.
He said, “Your Majesty, at this moment, only General Valor and the Sirius Pack can save Vyrdenia. Please, put the bigger picture first.”
The other officials immediately joined in again. “Please, Your Majesty, put the greater good first!”
Emperor Grant looked at the members of the Sirius Pack, then fixed his gaze on Raven.
He said, “I can meet any other condition…”
But before he could finish, Raven cut him off. “If you want me back on the battlefield, kneel and beg me.”
Emperor Grant froze again, seeing no sign she was willing to negotiate. “Looks like I’m not going to see any sincerity from you. In that case, I won’t waste my time here.”
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As she spoke, she turned around without hesitation. But just as she turned…
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