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Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) Chapter 2687

Andrew chuckled. “He is pretty interesting. He’s actually the only normal person we’ve run into since entering the Advanced Medical Institute.” Eric replied dismissively, “Even so, all I can say is he’s asking for death. Sometimes, keeping your head down is necessary, Unfortunately, this kid’s too naive. When you’re surrounded by wolves but show you’re a sheep, that in itself is a crime.” Andrew replied flatly. “You’re right. Being weak is a crime in itself. But not everyone can always maintain a position of strength.

Everyone has moments when they’re vulnerable and helpless.” Eric responded with cold indifference. “So what? Being weak, getting toyed with, getting killed; that’s just the natural order of things. Being weak and stubborn, unable to read the situation, looking for death… People like that only get what they deserve.” Andrew did not argue with him because Eric clearly had his own inner demons. Perhaps once upon a time, Eric had faced the same situation as. Jovan. Now, he has survived and grown stronger. Hence, seeing Jovan was like looking at his former self.

That was why he was angry at Jovan’s death wish and naivety. —- Andrew understood this perfectly. After all, he was once ina position of weakness before. Jovan finally reached the front and grabbed Koda’s greatsword, though he struggled to even hold it, almost losing his grip. His shaky grip drew another round of boos and mocking laughter. The rough men in the hall were drunk, and whether they were used to brawling or worse, this kind of twisted show got them riled up. They cheered with wild excitement. Koda smirked. “Go on.

As long as you cut off your ears, I’ll grant your wish.” Jovan trembled nonstop as he fought to suppress his terror. Finally, with great difficulty, he raised the heavy sword and positioned it near his ear. “Koda, p-please keep your word. I don’t want… I don’t want Mr. Livingston to have nowhere to rest in peace. I need to light candles for him. I want to hold a memorial.” His voice cracked with tears as he clenched his teeth and jerked his head to make the cut. Yet, nobody noticed the flash of cruelty in Koda’s eyes. His hand rose, aiming for Jovan’s head.

He was not planning to let Jovan —- cut his ears. He meant to shove Jovan’s neck straight onto the sword’s edge and slice it open on the spot. A few shocked cries burst out at once, since no one expected Koda to go back on his word so viciously. Eric growled, “That bastard. Looks like the kid bruised his ego, so he decided to kill him instead. What a coward.” Just as he said that, a sharp rush of air cut through the hall Andrew moved. He struck toward Koda’s head with a blazing Inferno Strike. If Koda kept pushing Jovan down, his own skull would have to take Andrew’s attack.

Given Andrew’s strength, his head would surely explode. At the last possible second, Koda pulled back his hand and met Andrew’s palm force in midair. He was pushed back two steps, and his palm was bright red and trembling from the impact. However, Koda concealed it well, simply staring at Andrew with cold eyes. “What the hell is the meaning of this?” Down below, the sound rang out. Below them, the hall erupted with the metallic clatter of weapons being drawn. A sea of bloodshot, murderous eyes focused on Andrew. As long as Koda gave the order, they were —- ready to tear him apart.