Aspen gracefully leaped through the air, kicking against the falling dagger. The blade gleamed in the light, bouncing up again. Then, she snatched it mid-air with her other hand and thrust it toward Andrew again. Andrew casually brushed aside the sweat-soaked Aspen's attack, jumped back, and laughed. "Let's stop!" Aspen looked dejected and asked, "We're stopping? Am I not good enough?" Andrew chuckled and flicked her forehead. "Not good enough? You're really amazing! You and Lauren both have what it takes to reach the top of the Titan List someday!" Francesca pouted unhappily. "What about me? Am I the only one who's not good enough?" Andrew smiled. "No way, Fran. You're excellent too! Just keep training, and you three ladies will become legendary martial artists before you know it!" The three girls immediately brightened up with excitement. Natasha watched from the side, her eyes showing both happiness and envy. Nonetheless, she hid her feelings well. She turned her head

If Luna did not want someone ranked a certain way, then no one had the right to claim that spot. An example would be Andrew's ranking. With that, she walked away from Joe's mansion. Leslie was already waiting by the military vehicle. She asked, "General, would you like to visit Colonel Haywood first?" Luna got in the car and questioned her coldly, "Why bother with that useless man?" Leslie forced a smile. "But Colonel Haywood was injured for your sake, and for the sake of the entire camp!" Luna paused for a moment, then gave a slight nod. "Fair point. I suppose I should at least make some kind of gesture." Leslie quickly agreed. "Exactly, General. It wouldn't hurt to say a few kind words. The Haywoods are pretty upset right now. They're expecting you to stand up for Colonel Haywood!" Luna nodded and made her decision. "Alright then. In my name, send a message to the Haywoods. Xavier failed his mission and proved to be completely useless. As of today, he's no longer quali

Luna stood up and headed straight downstairs. "Put the gun away. We're leaving!" Then, she warned, "Zachary, this blind loyalty of yours isn't a good thing. Maybe Andrew used to be something special. But now he's just a mediocre businessman playing petty tricks and feeling smug about it. "His pursuit of money and fame will make him increasingly corrupt and ordinary! Eventually, you'll realize this person isn't worth dying for!" She came and went like a storm, her moves swift and ruthless. To Luna, a person's life or death could be decided in mere seconds, and it was how she carried herself in the entire province. Zachary held Ruth in his arms and shouted, "I don't care who Andrew is now. That's not what matters. But as his friend, I'll always believe in him. What you dismiss as mediocrity merely reflects your own horizon. Beyond that horizon are taller summits that you haven't reached yet." Downstairs, Luna paused briefly, and her eyes turned icy cold. Taller summits tha

The next second, Leslie flushed with a mix of shame and rage as she realized Andrew had just played her like a fool. She stomped furiously, shouting, "Open the damn door or I'll break it down myself!" Right then, the door swung open, and Andrew appeared. He asked, "What brings you two here?" Andrew rubbed his ear. "Ah, my bad. I thought it was a dog barking outside. Didn't expect it to be you." Leslie's face twisted in fury. "Did you just call me a dog?" Andrew shrugged. "I didn't call you anything. You're the one who said it. It has nothing to do with me." Leslie clenched her jaw, about to explode. Just then, Luna's icy voice cut through. "That's enough." She glanced at Andrew, still as cold as ever. "Did you find that funny?" Andrew shrugged. "Kind of. So, Ms. Phelan, what brings you to my doorstep?" Luna let out a faint scoff. "Two things. First, like last time, I want you to teach me alchemy. Second, I want to wipe the slate clean between us. From now on, you're w

After a moment of silence, Andrew smiled calmly. "Governor McCormick, let's not beat around the bush. I think what you just said was a reminder that I've been expanding too quickly, which has made you uneasy, right?" Derek looked surprised, then let out a short laugh. "You sure don't beat around the bush. Here I was, trying to be subtle. You're right, Mr. Lloyd. I am indeed uneasy." He explained, "Gabo Creek province already has enough troublemakers. The Three Titans alone constantly exhaust me, and now there's you added to the mix. If we switched places and you were sitting in my position, how would you feel?" Andrew nodded. "I get where you're coming from. When someone below keeps expanding unchecked, the result is always the same: things spiral out of control. You're the head of this state, so naturally, that's the last thing you want. But I'll say this—you can trust me." Derek raised an eyebrow and asked, "Can you give me just one reason to trust you?" Andrew looked him i