Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 3014

Franz hesitated. "But if we accept the Ludendorff family's people and supplies without sending troops…"

Andrew waved his hand. "I know what you're trying to say. Don't worry about that and just take everything they give us. From the very beginning, I never planned to cooperate with the Ludendorff family. The era of their reign in Wastelands should come to an end, and it's time for the Outlands to be reshuffled. At the very least, slavery shouldn't continue to exist on this land. Enough people have died already."

Franz frowned. "But the Ludendorff family is in league with the Dark Clans. Andrew, I know you want to bring true peace and prosperity to the Outlands, but I have to remind you that it's extremely unrealistic. The Ludendorff family isn't even that significant in the Outlands. The truly cruel ones are the Dark Trinity!"

Andrew replied calmly, "My vision isn't that grand or noble. I'm not fixated on restoring peace to the Outlands or anything like that. Right now, I just want to protect the people of Dragonfang and help those poor souls I can actually reach within my power. As for anything bigger or farther ahead, they're still beyond my abilities to control.

"The only reason I'm pressuring the Ludendorff family to give us troops and weapons is to strengthen ourselves. Only when we're strong enough can we stand tall and speak boldly in the Outlands! At that point, whether it's the Cathedral, the Ludendorff family, or even the Dark Trinity, we won't have to bend to anyone's will. That's my ultimate goal."

Franz sighed. "Alright, I'll follow your lead. Andrew, you're the only one who dares to imagine such a day could actually come."

Andrew smiled. "What's wrong with imagining it? Maybe one day, without even noticing, it will come true."

That comment made everyone chuckle.

After a series of battles and all the turmoil, Andrew had undeniably become Dragonfang's rightful leader, officially taking over Reginald's position. No one objected to this, and no one thought it was inappropriate.

Petra grinned. "I like how Andrew handles things. We really do need a powerful army."

Juno laughed. "Andrew, maybe someday you really will lead us to dominate the Outlands. By that time, I'll at least be a general. That's hard to imagine!"

Knox laughed heartily. "I want to be a general too! Andrew, you'd better remember that when the time comes. The day Dragonfang finally holds its head high is not far off. It is right in front of us."

Under the cover of night, Andrew and Nyx quietly left Abyss City. Once they entered the Wastelands outside, the two moved at full speed, racing toward the Deadlands.