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Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) Chapter 3109

Andrew looked at Knox and said coldly, “Right now, I see no way to kill Ragnar, that progenitor. I still can’t fully control Arcturus’ Primordial Thunder or unleash its true power.”

He paused, then continued, “Knox, you are the future of the Highland Tribe. I can fight for you now, but one day you’ll have to stand alone before the entire tribe. So don’t give up so easily. Don’t lose heart.”

Knox lowered his head, shame evident on his face. “I understand. I’m sorry about earlier.”

Andrew smiled faintly. “We’re friends. There’s no need to say that.”

“Come on,” he added. “Let’s return to the Highland Tribe.”

All the fallen Highland warriors were carried back and given proper burials. According to Highland custom, before burial, the tribe’s shaman would guide the warriors’ spirits back to their ancestral homeland.

However, Andrew pointed out that they no longer had that luxury. Ragnar and the werewolf army could return at any moment, and the fortress alone could not protect the tribe’s lands.

Knox came to Andrew and asked sincerely, “Tell me—what should I do?”

Andrew replied calmly, “You already know the answer.”

“Your father is old, and you’ve awakened the Arcturus bloodline. By right, you now have the authority to command the entire tribe. Whether you can shoulder that responsibility is up to you.”

Knox turned and strode away. “I understand what you mean. Give me some time, and I’ll lead the entire Highland Tribe to relocate and follow you.”

Andrew remained silent.

Originally, he had only planned to take the Highland Tribe’s elite force of ten thousand warriors. From them, he would form the Dragonfang Legion. Once fully armed, it would be enough to make him the absolute overlord of the Wastelands. Even if he faced the Cathedral or the Ludendorff family in direct war, he would have nothing to fear.

But now, things were clearly no longer that simple.

The Highland Tribe included elders, women, and children. He could not abandon them. Otherwise, they would become food for the werewolves, prisoners in chains, or nameless corpses.

Nyx hesitated before speaking. “I don’t think we can afford to take responsibility for the entire Highland Tribe.”

“Andrew, we can’t save them all.”

Andrew still said nothing.

Nyx clenched her teeth. “I know what you’re thinking. You’re too soft-hearted. But this is reality. The dangers of the Wastelands are no less than what they face here. If you bring everyone with us, the burden on you will be unbearable.”

Andrew chuckled helplessly. “Nyx, since you know me and understand who I am, you should also know that no matter how much you say, I’ll still do what I believe is right.”

Nyx froze. Then she suddenly embraced him and whispered, “You fool. I’m only trying to persuade you because I love you and want you to carry less weight.”

“But if you won’t listen and insist on taking everything onto yourself…” Her voice softened. “Then there’s only one result—I’ll love you even more.”

Inside the wooden hall, the elders of the Highland Tribe were gathered, arguing endlessly.

“Let’s fight the werewolf clan to the death!” someone shouted. “Even if our entire tribe dies, we won’t make it easy for them!”

“That’s right!” another echoed. “If the fortress can’t stop them, we’ll fight with our backs against the wall!”

A third elder sighed heavily. “It’s useless. Now that the werewolf progenitor has awakened and is personally targeting us, nothing will work. At this rate, our tribe has only one ending—death.”

“Enough,” someone said wearily. “Let’s at least hold a memorial service for our fallen warriors and pray for their souls. Our tribe has suffered enough tragedy.”

Gloom and despair weighed heavily over the hall.

At that moment, Knox strode inside.

“Everyone, be quiet,” he said firmly. “I believe our tribe still has one path to survival.”

He looked around the room.

“We must relocate the entire tribe and follow Andrew into the Wastelands.”

The hall fell into complete silence.