The underworld queen come back and slays novel Chapter 166

apter 166 Corey Felt Embarrassed

One by one, the other family heads began to speak.

“Corey, your years of service to Vyrdenia are undeniable. Don’t let a moment of frustration undo all that.”

“That’s right. You’ve worked so hard to earn your current position. You really shouldn’t give it up so easily.”

“Corey, look–Lieutenant General Valor is young, and now that she’s been entrusted with building the Hundred–Man Unit as one of the new general’s top lieutenants, it’s understandable that she might come off a little headstrong. We hope you’ll be more forgiving.”

The moment that last sentence dropped, Corey’s expression froze mid–anger.

He stood there, completely stunned, almost disbelieving what he’d just heard.

Had he… heard that right?

She–that girl who looked barely twenty–was the highly favored protégé of the new general? The one Lorne had specifically warned him not to cross? The one Lorne had said he’d personally introduce to him?

No. It couldn’t be. That was absurd. It had to be a mistake:

But just a few steps away, one of the family heads noticed the look on Corey’s face and clearly read his thoughts. Smiling faintly, he said, “Corey, at last night’s banquet, Lorne personally introduced Lieutenant General Valor and confirmed her position. What just happened–chalk it up to a misunderstanding. Why not consider it a case of ‘ no fight, no friendship,‘ eh?”

Even if his heart still reeled from the shock, Corey couldn’t ignore that confirmation.

Whether he liked it or not, he had to face the truth: Raven really was the newly appointed general’s right hand–the one with the power to decide who got into the Hundred–Man Unit.

And with that, his expression began to shift rapidly.

In a rush, memories flooded back–starting from the moment he’d first laid eyes on Raven, trying to recruit her as his subordinate. And not just that, he’d even thrown out an “exclusive” Hundred–Man Unit slot like it was a grand reward.

Now, in hindsight, he’d basically tried to recruit someone who held equal status to him -if not higher–and offered her a position she technically approved herself.

And worst of all?

He’d acted like he was doing her a favor.

As he struggled to figure out a semi–dignified way to retreat from this mess, he suddenly felt Raven’s gaze fall on him.

A faint smile played on her lips, not warm–no, it was more like a cat watching a mouse that just ran into a trap.

Immediately, Corey had a bad feeling in his gut.

And sure enough, just as that premonition hit, Raven’s cool, detached voice rang out.

“Well, since this family head is being so gracious, of course I should show some goodwill in return. I recall that back at the gates, you were quite fond of Caleb- offering him a guaranteed spot in the Hundred–Man Unit, no less. In that case-” her tone turned razor–sharp as she continued, “-why don’t we make it official? Let’s assign the very first Hundred–Man Unit slot… to Caleb, the man you personally endorsed.

What do you think, Corey? Do I have your approval?”

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