The underworld queen come back and slays novel 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.

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

‘She wasn’t going for the spot. So then what? To take a stroll? Mingle with some rich kids? Scope out the local heirs and heiresses?‘

Raven didn’t elaborate. She didn’t need to. She simply turned and started walking toward the academy gates.

Kurt hesitated, then sighed and quickly followed. After all, he still needed her to fix his legs… and that priority hadn’t changed.

As the trio departed–Raven, Kurt, and Corey’s vanishing silhouette–nearly every student present rushed to follow after them.

Most of the students at Regalhold came from elite families, which meant they had access to tonight’s gathering. Normally, they wouldn’t care much–it was just another boring political mixer full of self–important nobles.

But now? Now they were very interested.

They wanted to see what kind of chaos Raven would unleash next.

And more importantly, whether Corey Jackson… would make her regret saying no.

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