Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 3085

Othniel gave a mocking smile and said, "So that is who it is. Turns out Knox finally came back. After running away for over ten years, you're still just as weak as ever. You survived back then by running for your life, abandoning the Highland Tribe and saving only yourself. So now that you are back, what right did you have to show your face?

"As the chief's only son, you never once fought for the tribe and never contributed anything. When our young warriors were bleeding and sweating on the battlefield, where were you? And now you came back saying your friends meant no harm?"

He scoffed and added, "Who the hell do you think you are? Do you even have any dignity left in the Highland Tribe? Do you even deserve to return to our tribe?"

As soon as those words fell, one of Othniel's followers shouted, "He deserves nothing! He's a coward, and we should get the hell out!"

Another person snorted coldly. "Get out? I say we skin him alive and wash away the shame he brought to our warriors."

"He's supposed to continue Chief Wieser's legacy, yet he was useless from the start. Keeping someone like that only disgraced the tribe, so we might as well kill him."

The surrounding Highland Tribe members immediately erupted, shouting for Knox to be punished and driven out. Some were even more vicious, directly demanding that Tobiah execute him, saying this traitor did not deserve to remain in the tribe.

Tobiah slammed his cane hard against the floor, his face filled with rage. "Enough. All of you, quiet down."

When he finally lost his temper, the crowd slowly calmed down. However, many still looked openly disdainful. It was clear they no longer respected Tobiah's authority.

Tobiah looked at Knox, his expression complicated and full of pain.

Knox could not help but cry out, "Father."

At that moment, Andrew's calm voice sounded beside Knox.

"Your parents are getting on in years, and it's time for them to enjoy their golden years. Knox, you're a grown man who's been out in the world for half your life. Now that you've finally made it home, how can you just leave again so easily? The way I see it, you should stay and take good care of your parents."

Knox looked up at Andrew, and seeing Andrew give him a reassuring smile, his heart settled somewhat.

Hearing this, Othniel sneered. "Who the hell are you to meddle in Highland Tribe internal affairs? Knox staying to serve his elderly parents? Sure, that's how it should be. But is he even qualified? He just happens to show up right when his old man's about to step down and give up the chieftain position."

He turned to Knox and asked, "Staying here isn't just about honoring your parents, is it?"