The Valkyrie Returns and Slays (Raven) novel Chapter 155

Chapter 155

Harvey’s breathing grew increasingly rapid.

He didn’t know what to do anymore.

If he was truly expelled from Regalhold University today, his future would be completely severed. He would never climb back up again–not in the military, not anywhere. And with his dominant arm broken, even his position within the militar could vanish like smoke.

The despair in his eyes deepened.

Just as he was weighing whether he should swallow his pride and beg Raven for mercy, a voice–sharp with fury–rang out from the distance.

“Did you lay a hand on my father?!”

Harvey’s head snapped toward the source of the shout, and the moment he saw the figure charging toward them, his face l up with sudden relief.

“Kolton!” he called, eyes gleaming.

The young man, no older than twenty–three or twenty–four, was none other than Kolton Cardenas–Harvey’s son, and one of the youngest Colonels in the military.

Kolton arrived at his father’s side and offered a crisp salute to General Corey Jackson. Only then did his eyes fall on Harvey

arm.

“Dad… your hand?” Kolton asked, his tone low.

Harvey, trying to stay composed, quickly shook his head. “I’m fine. It’s nothing.”

But Kolton’s jaw tightened, his fists slowly curling at his sides. “Who did this?” he asked, voice growing cold.

Harvey’s gaze instinctively shifted to Raven.

But then, catching himself, he glanced toward Corey instead.

The last thing he wanted was for his son to act impulsively in front of someone like General Jackson, jeopardizing his future

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So Harvey forced a smile and said quickly, “It’s nothing. Just go back. Don’t get involved.”

But Kolton had already seen the hesitation in his father’s eyes. And that was enough.

He turned his head sharply toward Raven, eyes like frost. “Was it you?” he asked. “You’re the one who did this to my father?” Raven met his gaze without flinching. “Yes,” she replied evenly. “Any problem with that?”

Kolton’s expression darkened. The calmness in her voice, the indifference in her eyes–it all fanned the flames of fury in his

chest.

He chuckled coldly, though there was no humor in his voice. “Any problem? Let’s see if you still think that after I break your

arms.”

Without another word, he launched toward her.

Kurt’s expression shifted instantly. “Stand down! You dare raise your…”

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Chapter 155

But he was cut off as Corey placed a steady hand on his shoulder.

Corey’s eyes never left Raven. He’d been wondering how to test her true strength–and now, Kolton had handed him the perfect opportunity.

A moment later, the sound of a dull thud echoed across the field.

Raven had struck–just one palm to the chest. Not too hard, not too soft.

Kolton grunted, stumbling backward, forced to retreat several steps before regaining his balance. He reached up to wipe his mouth–only to find his fingers stained with red.

His

eyes widened in disbelief.

He’d been hurt?

He–Kolton Cardenas, the prodigy who’d been praised since childhood, one of the youngest Colonels in the military–had just been injured by a girl younger than himself?

Corey’s breathing hitched.

His eyes remained locked on Raven, and in that moment, he knew.

He had found it–a true gem.

No exaggeration–Raven was the most gifted warrior he’d ever seen.

And there was no second place.