Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2915

Andrew scoffed. "You're overthinking this. I don't need your loyalty."

Nyx's chest rose and fell sharply, and she said, "The way you talk is extremely dangerous, believe me. At this distance, killing you would be as easy as swatting a mosquito. But I won't.

"However, I can beat you up, knock your teeth out, and have you crawling on the ground looking for them. And if that happens, I really wonder what face you would have left to keep acting arrogant in front of me. In the end, all your glory and reckless behavior exist only because of Mr. Lloyd Senior. Without him, you are nothing."

Andrew tightened his grip on the greatsword beside him and said flatly, "So what? Do you feel like testing me right now? I'm not trying to prove how badass I am in your eyes. I just want to tell you that as a woman, you should stop being so damn loud. Your loyalty to my father has nothing to do with me. It doesn't mean you can spout nonsense in front of me."

A bone-chilling coldness suddenly erupted from Nyx's body. The other customers in the shop all shrank back, looking around to see what was happening.

Andrew looked at her and said nothing.

Nyx suddenly stood up and said flatly, "We're leaving!"

She walked straight out, tossing money for the meal to the shop owner.

Andrew shrugged, thinking that she was really annoying. Even so, she was ridiculously powerful. After all, she was an assassin who lived to kill, and on top of that, a martial god.

If they really fought, Andrew had a feeling he might actually suffer defeat. Despite that, he could not lose momentum, because backing down was not an option, no matter what.

As he watched Nyx walking ahead, a sudden, unexplained irritation stirred in his chest.

Just then, Vincenzo Rizzo, a merchant, walked by, leading several slaves. The man looked vicious, and he lashed out with his whip without hesitation, striking the slaves with brutal force.

Andrew stared at him without emotion and said, "I told you to let them go. These people you are holding are either women or children. You know better than anyone how you got them. It was definitely through despicable means, was it not?"

Vincenzo's face twitched as he snapped back, trying to sound tough, "How I obtained them is none of your business. You want me to release them? In your dreams! If you don't back off, you'll pay with your life."

Andrew did not bother arguing. He kicked Vincenzo square in the stomach, sending the bloated man flying a few yards away.

Vincenzo's bodyguards roared and rushed forward, but Andrew swung his greatsword in a wide arc. They screamed as they were all sent flying backward.

"You just wait!" Vincenzo yelled in fury. "My backers are Abyss City officials, and Abyss City is run by the Ludendorff family. No matter who you are, if you interfere in our business, you're as good as dead."