Read Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) Novel by Only For You Updated 2025 -26 - Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) Chapter 3404

Elio stood there for a long moment before giving a bitter smile.

“I knew it. You were never easy to reason with. Lachlan, Pietro, and I have already discussed this. Looking at Holtrien’s next generation, the Divine Dragon Order can only be entrusted to you—or Reginald.

“But Reginald is trapped inside the Veiled Paradise, and no one knows whether he’s alive or dead. So at this critical moment, the three of us unanimously decided to place the Divine Dragon Order in your hands.

“In the future, you will serve as Holtrien’s blade in the dark, protecting the hidden side of this nation.”

Andrew let out a cold laugh. “Why? Why should I let you decide my path again?”

Elio replied calmly, “For one reason only—no one is more suitable than you. You may not care about the title or the overwhelming power that comes with it. But Andrew, the greater the ability, the greater the responsibility. You can’t run from it.”

Andrew waved a hand dismissively. “So Lachlan and Pietro have already left ahead of us for the Blood Sanctum?”

Elio nodded gravely. “That’s right. The Vampire Queen has summoned all the dark progenitors. Jorge, Ragnar, Darcy Battier, and the others have awakened from their long slumber.

“And on top of that, the Emperors of the Three Great Empires have joined forces. This battle will settle everything between Holtrien and the Western powers. In the end, our hope rests on your shoulders—and on Ms. Greene’s as well.”

Andrew fell silent for a moment before nodding. “Understood. Elio, take care of yourself too. By the way, do you have any news about my master, the God of Medicine?”

Elio forced another bitter smile.

“Andrew, telling you this now will probably make you angry. But time is running out, and you deserve to know. Mr. Zeroual died at the hands of the Vampire Queen.”

Andrew froze, his face instantly turning pale.

“When did this happen?”

Elio answered in a heavy voice. “The Divine Dragon Order confirmed it three years ago. It was right after the Vampire Queen awakened from her slumber. Mr. Zeroual tried to seize that moment to kill her while she was still weak.

“But clearly, he failed. Losing him was one of Holtrien’s greatest tragedies.”

Andrew clenched his fists, his voice low and steady.

“This expedition cannot fail. Failure is not an option. No matter what it takes, I will destroy the Vampire Queen.”

Elio nodded. “That’s right. Either we succeed—or we die trying.”

Later, Andrew went to visit Tobiah, the old chieftain of the Highland Tribe.

Tobiah spoke bluntly. “Mr. Lloyd, let Knox go with you on this expedition.”

Andrew was taken aback. “Absolutely not. Knox is the Highland Tribe’s future. I can’t take him into that kind of danger.”

Tobiah chuckled softly.

“The Vampire Queen’s terror makes her a common enemy of the entire Wastelands. If we don’t eliminate her, our tribe will never develop in peace.

“Mr. Lloyd, the life you gave me and the peace you brought our tribe may not have lasted long, but I’m deeply grateful.

“This is the life our Highland Tribe has always wanted. For that, we’re willing to resist and fight. So please, take Knox with you. It’s only right for him to shed blood for the Highland Tribe.”

Andrew sighed.

“Very well, Mr. Wieser Senior. I’ll take Knox with me.”

At that moment, Othniel stepped forward.

“Mr. Lloyd, please take my son Hershel as well. He may not have reached the martial god level, but he can still contribute to the expedition.”

Andrew nodded firmly.

“I won’t stop you, Mr. Fernsby. I… understand why you’re doing this.”