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    ---- Chapter 2948 Andrew said, "But there is no need for us to cooperate with the other factions at all. Wyrmhelm, the Dark ns, and even the Church are all acting with hidden motives. If you''re not careful, you could easily be set up or betrayed." Reginaldughed, and a powerful presence burst from him, carrying the aura of a seasoned warlord. "Andy, don''t underestimate me. I may not be a match for the Veiled Faction, but with all these forces gathered in the Ounds right now? There is honestly no one I am afraid of." He then changed the subject. "Oh, right.


    You know about Nyx''s background. Her talent is on par with Sheena''s, so you need to. treat her well. I admit I had selfish reasons. Training her was partly a matter of conscience and humanity. But if she could be your ally and support, that would be ideal." He added with a knowing smile, "Nyx is ady who''s cold on the outside but warm on the inside. If you treat her right, she''ll never leave your side." Andrew felt ufortable with his father''s implications. "Well... Nyx is indeed an impressive character. But she''s loyal to you, not me. Besides, people change.


    I can''t guarantee I''ll keep her around forever, and I won''t force her to stay if she wants to leave. ---- Reginald looked out the window and chuckled. "Don''t y dumb, you brat. There are many ways to keep a woman, but the true way is to win her heart. From what I can see, you still have a chance. I believe in you." He teased, "Andrew, sometimes you need to be brave. You''ve found me daughters-inw from everywhere except this foreignnd. So figure out how to win this girl over. I won''t give you specific advice, or Nyx will me me! After all, I''ve raised her like my own daughter.


    As a father, I can''t always take sides." Andrew walked to the window and stared at the gloomy sky in the distance. He stood there for a long, long time,pletely lost in thought. The other members of Dragonfang also turned to look into the distance from where they stood. Everyone was silently watching their leader walk farther and farther away. Reginald chose to leave alone Awind blew through the vige, making Nyx''s skirt flutter. Her rarely-seen golden hair caught Andrew''s attention. He watched her slender, delicate figure, momentarily mesmerized.


    He understood that Nyx''s pain and reluctance at Reginald''s departure would be even deeper than his own. ---- After all, he had been alone for years and always been the favored one. Whether in his home country or here in the dangerous Ounds, Andrew had always been well-taken care of. Reginald had provided him with many things. Back home, the Lloyd royal family and his closepanions had always loved and supported him. However, stuck here in the Ounds, there was only Nyx and the other members of Dragonfang present. With Reginald''s departure, they might now have no one to rely on.


    Despite their strength, in the chaotic Ounds, everyone was ultimately insignificant and vulnerable. They needed to stick together. Andrew clenched his fists silently. He was tired of the unsettled life, constantly moving between countries, and unable to control his own destiny. He called a meeting of all Dragonfang members and addressed them with determination. He dered, "We must join this unprecedented war in the Ounds. We need to fight for our ce and our position. The Ludendorff family, the Dark Trinity, Lomuia Grand Cathedral, and the Western powers all want us destroyed.


    But we''ll show them that what can''t break us will only make us stronger. And in turn, we''ll be the ones to destroy them!" ---- The Dragonfang members stared at Andrew, shocked and inspired. In that moment, he seemed both unfamiliar and brilliantlypelling. Even Nyx, who had been sitting dejectedly by the window, turned to look at him. Her mouth slightly open, it was as if she was seeing Andrew for the first time. Knox whistled andughed. "Andrew, I''ve got to say... Right now, you really do look like a true overlord of the Ounds."