The Valkyrie Returns and Slays (Raven) novel Chapter 157

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Chapter 157

Chapter 157

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Raven could feel the weight of Corey’s gaze–sharp, probing, and undeniably laced with pressure–but her expression remained calm, unshaken.

She said evenly, “I was simply asking–does the guaranteed spot in the Hundred–Man Unit come with Lorne’s personal approval?”

The moment her words landed, it was like a low thunderclap exploded in everyone’s ears.

No one knew what Raven was thinking.

A few students even felt something in their worldview had just been permanently dislodged.

She had to be insane.

That was the only explanation.

Did she not realize who was standing in front of her? A Grand General. One of the highest–ranking figures in the military hierarchy. A man who could, with a word, change the fate of an entire region.

And she was standing here… questioning him?

A once–in–a–lifetime opportunity had landed right at her feet, and instead of accepting it, she poked holes in it?

Was she out of her mind?

What good could possibly come from provoking Corey Jackson?

For a long, cold moment, silence stretched. Then Corey’s voice cut through the still air.

“Well,” he said with a faint, bitter chuckle, “looks like even I can misjudge people sometimes. Let’s pretend I never offered.”

Without another glance, he turned and strode toward the academy gates.

“Corey-” Kurt instinctively reached out to stop him.

But when he saw the general’s firm, unyielding back, he could only sigh and lower his hand with a bitter grimace.

Raven watched Corey’s retreating figure, her eyes narrowing slightly, her thoughts swirling in silence.

She hadn’t revealed that she was the one tasked with forming the Hundred–Man Unit–not because she was trying to stay low–profile, but because she knew Corey wouldn’t believe her even if she said it outright.

And more importantly, she was confident he would show up at tonight’s event… where someone else would make it clear who she truly was.

What she didn’t know was how exactly Lorne had communicated with Corey regarding the appointment process.

Clearly, it was time she had a proper conversation with Lorne.

While Raven was still quietly calculating her next move, Kurt let out a heavy sigh beside her. “A direct spot in the Hundred- Man Unit,” he said wistfully, “what a gift… and now it’s gone, just like that.”

Around them, students were staring at Raven as though she were some kind of exotic species.

Some looked stunned. Others looked at her like she was mentally unwell.

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After all, from their perspective, no sane person would turn down a guaranteed place in the Hundred–Man Unit–only to nitpick whether Corey had the right to promise it.

Raven, unfazed, ignored every stare, every whisper. She simply turned to Kurt and said, “Let’s go.”

Kurt blinked. “Go where?”

Raven frowned slightly, but still responded patiently, “The place you mentioned this morning. The event.”

Kurt stared at her, visibly conflicted.

“The whole reason I wanted to bring you there,” he said, “was to get you a spot in the Hundred–Man Unit. And you just had it handed to you–only to throw it away. What’s the point of going now?”

More than that, he knew Corey wasn’t just anyone–he was working directly with the new general to oversee the training of the entire Hundred–Man Unit.

And after what Raven had just done… there was no way Corey would ever approve her entry now.

But Raven gave him a sidelong glance and asked, “When did I ever say I was going there to join the Hundred–Man Unit?”

Kurt was stunned silent.

For the first time, he realized–he had no idea what Raven was really after.