Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 3076

Franz said, "Alright, enough talking. Why are we arguing now? All the pressure is on Andrew alone right now, and it's not even our turn yet. Arya won't waste her attention on weaklings like us. So this is exactly the moment we should grow fast."

His tone hardened. "While Arya is keeping Andrew pinned down, we have to rise as quickly as possible. In the end, it will be the strength of the Dragonfang Legion that gives Andrew real leverage. Arya is strong, but she can only suppress Andrew for now."

He added, "Once the Dragonfang Legion starts sweeping the field and even the Cathedral can't hold, Arya will have no choice but to stop and deal with us on our terms."

Nyx said, "Mr. Hearst, what you're saying makes sense. However, Arya will definitely come looking for Andrew again in the near future. Just now, she had to leave because the Cathedral forces were surrounded by the dark army and needed rescue. But once the Dark Clans start losing ground, Arya will immediately turn back to eliminate Andrew. In that short window of time, the Dragonfang Legion can't possibly grow strong enough to suppress the Cathedral's army!"

Franz's expression immediately darkened with uncertainty. Looking at Andrew, he suggested, "Andrew, what if we abandon the Outlands and retreat back to Holtrien first? With your current strength, you'd be completely invincible once you enter Holtrien territory. That old bastard Wyrmhelm is definitely still in The Veiled Paradise right now, so there aren't many who could threaten you!"

Andrew shook his head. "No. Going back to Holtrien is definitely on the agenda, but retreating isn't the way I want to do it. What I want is to return in glory, swagger back openly, and dominate the scene!"

Franz chuckled bitterly. "But Arya suddenly descending on the Outlands battlefield and targeting you alone makes her your deadliest threat right now. Anyone in Dragonfang can afford to fall, but not you!"

Petra and Juno chimed in together, "Exactly!"

Yet he was a hollow martial god, all show and no substance. That was what had always left Andrew at a loss.

Seeing Knox blame himself and look so miserable now, Andrew chuckled and said, "Alright, you don't need to overthink it. Arya's after me, not you! Don't worry. None of us blame you, and no one thinks you haven't made a valuable contribution. We're family, Knox. I believe that one day you'll definitely find your breakthrough!"

Knox shook his head. "No, actually, my breakthrough has always been there. I'm just too cowardly and incompetent to seize it!"