Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 3077

Andrew raised an eyebrow. "Oh? Let's hear it then! I could tell from earlier that you were distracted. You definitely have something on your mind, but you keep holding back. Knox, go ahead and tell us.

"I know you've got a secret! Besides, a so-called martial god who can't use his strength? That's a first for me! Your background definitely has some kind of story to it, doesn't it?"

Meeting Andrew's knowing stare, Knox's awkward laughter became even more pronounced. "Andrew, you've suspected me from the start, haven't you? Alright, I know I can't fool a sharp guy like you.

"Even if you didn't dig into my secret, you'd definitely have your doubts. You're right. I've been hiding something all along and haven't told anyone. The truth is, my background is actually pretty badass!"

Thumping his chest, Knox stood up with a surge of aggressive confidence.

Juno rolled her eyes and dismissed him outright. "From the first day we met, you've been saying you're hot stuff! But after all these years, I still haven't seen you do anything impressive! Give it a rest. Quit showing off before I get sick of it and knock you around!"

Knox bristled with anger. "Juno, you're the only one who's always thought I was useless! Fine, then I'll tell you all where I really come from. I'm the young chieftain of the Highland Tribe, one of the Wastelands' indigenous peoples. Are you impressed now or what?"

Franz's brow furrowed, then smoothed out in disbelief. "The Highland Tribe of the Wastelands' indigenous peoples? Knox, you're actually from the Highland Tribe?"

Petra followed with equal shock. "The Highland Tribe was the very first native inhabitants of the Wastelands. But since ancient times, due to oppression and conflicts with other races and powers fighting over the Outlands, the Highland Tribe, as original residents, gradually disappeared, either slaughtered or driven away!

He continued, "But precisely because of this, the Highland Tribe has to keep moving, constantly hiding from other Wastelands powers. It's all to avoid being hunted and captured to become someone else's slaves, yet even so, your people keep dwindling in numbers, don't they?"

Knox clenched his fists, his voice bitter with resentment and sorrow. "Yes, that's exactly right. I didn't want to tell anyone about my origins or my identity. I just wanted to protect my family and our Highland Tribe people!"

Juno fell silent for a moment. Then, she pressed her lips together. "Knox, I apologize for what I said earlier! But I have to ask, are you sure you're really from the Highland Tribe? And a young chieftain at that? Highland Tribe people have rough skin, massive builds, and are natural warriors. They're incredibly fierce fighters!"

She looked him up and down skeptically. "But you, if I'm being honest, don't match up with Highland Tribe characteristics in any way whatsoever."