The Valkyrie Returns and Slays (Raven) novel Chapter 473

Chapter 473 Cassian Wakes Up

Chapter 473 Cassian Wakes Up

What no one–not Estella, not anyone else present–could’ve possibly predicted… was that the Emperor walked straight past her.

Without so much as a glance in her direction, he approached Raven and stopped before her, his expression solemn, even bordering on respectful. “Miss Valor,” he said clearly, “on behalf of the Sunset Empire, I offer my sincerest apology for their disgraceful behavior.”

The moment his words fell, every face around them froze.

One second later, dozens of eyes snapped toward the Emperor, all wide with disbelief–as if they’d just seen a ghost.

That’s the Emperor. Their ruler. Their sovereign. A man who stood above them all.

And yet… he had just bowed his head to Raven? ‘Why? Who the hell was she to deserve this?‘

Estella’s voice rang out, shaking with anger. “Your Majesty! She’s the one who killed Prince Arian and Finnley!”

She could barely keep herself upright, dizzy with fury.

She had fully expected the Emperor to either execute Raven on the spot, or at the very least, have her shackled and dragged off to the royal dungeons for interrogation.

But not only had he not condemned her–not only had he spared her without question–he had spoken to her with respect, even humility. She couldn’t accept it. She wouldn’t accept it.

“Silence!” the Emperor barked, his voice sharp and icy. “You’re not in a position to question my decisions.”

If not for the Ortega family’s political weight, he would’ve already had Estella removed.

Even he dared not provoke Raven lightly. And Estella had the gall to demand that he arrest her? If this woman enraged Raven, and that in turn displeased Saxon, the damage to the Sunset Empire would be irreparable.

He turned back to Raven. “Miss Valor, Estella’s intel network is well established in Broson City. Keeping her alive for now may aid in locating Mr. Cassian.”

He had already been briefed on the full situation on his way over.

“In fact,” he continued, “why not give Estella and Shawn a deadline? If they can’t find Cassian within that time, then you can deal with them however you see fit.”

Just as he finished speaking, a Star God Association scout came running up, his face grim. “Miss Valor–we’ve found blood traces about a hundred feet ahead. The origin is unknown, and aside from that, there’s no further sign of Cassian.”