Chapter 471 Question Thorian
After hanging up the call, Saxon turned to Raven and said, “My men just located a potential life–saving herb for Benedict. It’s at an underground auction in Broson City. Also, about a mile from here, they found signs that Cassian might’ve passed through.”
At that, the frigid aura surrounding Raven seemed to ease–just slightly.
Saxon continued, “Just to be safe, I’m heading to the auction myself, I’ll have my team take you to where we found the traces of Cassian.”
Raven didn’t hesitate for a second. She nodded. “Good.”
Amaranth Bloodroot–a medicinal herb so rare it was nearly priceless in their world. If Saxon could secure it, at least Benedict’s life would no longer be hanging by a thread.
And between the two of them, Saxon was clearly the best man for the job.
Seeing Raven’s agreement, Saxon left half of the Star God Association’s forces behind before rushing off toward the
auction.
Shawn let out a sigh of relief the moment he was gone.
But Rin… Rin’s face had gone ghostly pale.
‘If Raven finds Cassian alive…‘ He didn’t dare finish that thought.
But what could he possibly do now, against someone as terrifying as Raven?
Before Rin could come up with an answer, Raven had already walked out of the lab, following Saxon’s men.
And because the fate of the lab–and possibly all Indigo Lab’s operations–was at stake, Shawn hurried after her.
The farther they got from the lab, the more the blood drained from Rin’s face.
‘No. No, this can’t happen. I can’t let her find Cassian. If she does, I’m finished. What do I do? Think–think! They’re getting close…
His panic was just about to boil over when a voice from the Star God Association team suddenly rang out. “Wait.”
Rin instinctively raised a hand to halt the others–when a group of people emerged from the darkness ahead, walking swiftly toward them.
And the moment Rin saw the woman at the front, his eyes lit up like someone drowning who’d just spotted a lifeline. Estella!
He rushed forward and greeted her eagerly. “You’re finally here! Raven’s throwing her weight around just because she’s got the Star God Association backing her. She’s demanding we hand over Cassian–but he’s not even here! You’ve got to deal with this arrogant woman now!”
The Star God Association was strong, sure–but their influence didn’t stretch deep into the Sunset Empire. And Rin knew one thing for certain: no matter how strong the dragon, it can’t crush the snake on its own turf.
With the Ortega family’s power in Sunset Empire, he was sure they could put Raven in her place.
That’s why, as soon as Raven brought her people and surrounded the lab, Rin had sent a distress call to Estella–who held significant shares in Indigo Lab.
Estella had never forgotten the humiliation she suffered at Raven’s hands during the banquet. The moment she got Rin’s message, she rushed over without hesitation.
If Raven dared to ruin her mood back then, Estella would make damn sure she didn’t leave here smiling either.
With that venom in her heart, Estella strolled up to Raven, all smiles, and said, “Raven, really? All this fuss over some pretty boy? He disappears and you’re already acting like the world’s ending? There are plenty of good–looking men out there.
“If you want, I can gift you a few–hell, you could collect them like shoes. Don’t tell me that little plaything ran off with someone new and you’re here throwing a tantrum because he ghosted you?”
Before she could finish her sentence, Raven struck her clean across the face.
“Say one more word,” Raven said coldly, “and I’ll make sure you never speak again.”
Estella stared at her, stunned, hand pressed against her cheek. “You–how dare you hit me?“,
She’d never imagined Raven would actually hit Successfully unlocked!
Did this woman forget who she was dealing with: The Oneya ay was second only to the Imperial Family in the Sunset Empire!
If not for Raven being protected by the Star God Association, Estella would’ve had her shredded to pieces long ago. She had no right to be acting high and mighty on her turf.
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Chapter 471 Question Thorian
But Raven only looked at her with a chilling stare. “If you don’t want to die, then get out of my way. If I don’t find Cassian today–or if something’s happened to him–not only Indigo Lab, but you and every last one of your men… won’t be leaving here alive.”
Not far away, Thorian–who had been debating whether to slip away or step in–felt his stomach drop at Raven’s words. Cassian’s importance to Raven… was clearly far greater than he’d thought.
Estella sneered. “You think I’m afraid of you?”
She was a Warrior too. She hadn’t retaliated after that slap only because she didn’t Want to provoke the Star God Association.
But now Raven had gone too far–threatening her life over some man? That was it.
Saxon wasn’t here. As long as she didn’t kill Raven in front of him, the Star God Association wouldn’t go to war over a single
woman.
She’d compensate Saxon afterward. It would be fine.
A cold gleam flashed in Estella’s eyes. Without warning, she raised her hand and struck out at Raven.
“Since you’re so eager to die, Raven,” she said with murderous intent, “then I’ll be happy to grant your wish.”
The force behind her strike was immense–swift, savage, and lethal.
If it landed, there was no way Raven would survive it.
Seeing Estella’s sudden attack, a flicker of hope flashed in Rin’s eyes.
But Raven only smirked coldly as Estella came flying toward her.
‘Estella’s strength?‘ She wasn’t even worth getting serious over.
Just as Raven was about to strike back, a figure suddenly leapt in front of her, intercepting the blow head–on.
“Thorian?” Raven’s eyes narrowed as she recognized the man now kneeling before her.
Thorian staggered back two steps, dropped to one knee, and coughed up a mouthful of blood.
No one had expected this. Not here. Not now.
Gasps echoed around them. Rin and the others, who had secretly hoped Raven would die under Estella’s hand, all looked visibly disappointed.
Amidst their stunned silence, Raven stepped forward and stood over Thorian, her voice unreadable, cold but curious. “What are you doing here?”
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