Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2433

"That's right. I'm nearly at the end of my rope. And yes, I was indeed injured by a peerless martial god. His Heart-Crushing Palm destroyed my core and broke every major vein in my body. If he hadn't shown mercy, I'd already be buried six feet under."

As he spoke, Uriel slowly turned his head, his sharp eyes glinting as they landed on Andrew. "The Lloyd family's Dragon Prince truly lives up to his name. Go ahead, you may speak to Ms. Theron."

He stepped aside, clearing the garden path.

Andrew did not hesitate or bother with formalities. He simply walked past, heading toward the pavilion on the other side of the garden.

Enzo looked dumbfounded. 'That's it? Mr. Atkinson is letting him through just like that? A second ago, he just said no!'

He could not make sense of how these powerful martial figures operated, always so unpredictable and contradictory.

Uriel followed behind Andrew with steady steps, his voice breaking the silence. "I'm curious. Since you can see my condition so clearly, tell me… do you think I still have a chance to live?"

Andrew walked ahead, shaking his head, then nodding again.

Uriel frowned. "The shake means I'm beyond saving, I suppose. But the nod… what does that mean?"

Andrew said calmly, "You're doomed, that's why I shook my head. But I nodded because, technically, you still have a sliver of a chance."

Uriel's eyelid twitched, his tone turning cold. "And where exactly does that sliver lie? If I think you're mocking me, Ms. Theron's garden might end up with a fresh pile of fertilizer today."

Andrew smiled as if he had not noticed Uriel's threat. He replied, "For most people, you'd be hopeless. A shattered energy core is something even the gods can't fix. But I'm not a god, and I can do things gods can't. I can't restore your core, but I can keep you alive."

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