Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2738

Unfortunately, killing Andrew involved multiple power factions vying for position, so Guillermo could not accomplish it cleanly. That was why he orchestrated the deeper plan that sealed Andrew's energy core permanently.

He could not kill the man, but a dragon without its divine power was no dragon at all, just a beast pretending to be one.

Guillermo had succeeded, but Andrew would not let this matter end there.

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Another day passed, and to Andrew's surprise, someone unexpectedly came to the Lloyd family to find him.

It was Conrad.

Andrew did not want to see him, so he shooed him. "Get out. Hurry up and get out. Don't bother me while I'm reading."

Conrad had almost been beaten to death by Andrew before. His external wounds had mostly healed, but his internal injuries were still heavy, and his face was pale.

He rasped, "We need to talk."

Andrew sounded impatient. "There's nothing to talk about. Don't stand here ruining my mood."

Conrad stayed silent for a long moment before speaking with a complicated expression. "Andrew, I was wrong. The Iron Cavalry wasn't killed because of you. You were right. I used my grief to feed my hatred of you. I wasn't a man. I was a coward."

Andrew let out a cold chuckle. "And then?"

"I wish you all the best," Andrew finally said, because he could not think of anything else.

Conrad smiled and nodded. "Thank you. My decision made my grandfather hate me, and it also cut me off from the Cunningham family for good. Andrew, let me tell you one last thing."

Andrew met his gaze, waiting.

Conrad said, "Luna is a good girl, so cherish her. For you, she'd even be willing to die. I know that better than anyone. Under her cold exterior is nothing but overwhelming fire. She and I were both trained by Mr. Turman. Unfortunately, I'm not as strong as she is, and I've only shamed Mr. Turman. Andrew, promise me you won't let her down."

Andrew nodded. "Don't worry. I won't."

"Thank you," Conrad said quietly. Then, he turned and walked away from the Lloyd family estate.