Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2638

Guillermo explained, "Because no matter how strong a person is, they could never be stronger than the feelings and softness in their heart. Conrad isn't his enemy, much less his mortal foe. Deep in Andrew's heart, he still holds the recognition and brotherhood he once had for Conrad. As long as he still remembers the bond, he can't truly kill Conrad."

He added, "But Conrad doesn't think that way. People who constantly talk about justice and revenge often end up becoming slaves to both. Conrad and Otto were cut from the same cloth. Maybe they both realized they'd gone too far in their grudges, but that pathetic human weakness made them numb to it. They'd rather keep walking down the wrong road than turn back.

"So no matter what, Conrad would fight to the death to kill Andrew. Because he needed to prove that all his hatred, everything he'd felt toward Andrew, had been righteous, had been justified."

Jose stayed silent for a moment before shaking his head. "I think people who train to fight shouldn't be that complicated. Whether they're a martial god or just a rookie, it shouldn't matter. And honestly, people like Conrad, who wrap themselves in fake morals, disgust me! If I ever get the chance, I'd kill him with a single strike without hesitation."

Guillermo chuckled and tilted his head toward him. "Oh? You don't agree with how Conrad conducts himself?"

Jose scoffed dismissively. "What kind of bullshit conduct is that? There's only one true path to strength: facing your own heart. But like you said, he's numbed himself, living off a false sense of hatred. So when he kills Andrew, what does he actually gain? Honor? Applause? Status?"

Guillermo replied calmly, "That's exactly why humans are such amusing creatures. Controlling the human heart is even more entertaining."

Jose sneered. "If I were Andrew, I'd rip Conrad's heart out and let him watch it beat before sending him straight to hell."

Guillermo laughed. "That's a shame. Because if you were Andrew, my plans wouldn't work."

Guillermo scoffed. "No one escapes that fate. The only difference is how much we can resist it, and that's what separates the strong from the weak. Reginald was once my student, and I'll always be his teacher. I'll always be able to keep him in line."

Jose said nothing. He did not agree or disagree, because saying more might just piss Guillermo off.

Guillermo's gaze returned to the screen. "Andrew's fighting back now, and he's finally getting serious. Good. This is where the real fight begins: kill or be killed."

Jose rubbed his forehead, clearly irritated. "Honestly, I've been hoping Andrew would just die already. But not like this, not because he held back. Seriously, it pisses me off. When things reach this level, it's just ridiculous… It's disgusting and meaningless!"