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    ---- Chapter 3014 Franz hesitated. "But if we ept the Ludendorff family''s people and supplies without sending troops..." Andrew waved his hand. "! know what you''re trying to say. Don''t worry about that and just take everything they give us. From the very beginning, I never nned to cooperate with the Ludendorff family. The era of their reign in Wastnds shoulde to an end, and it''s time for the Ounds to be reshuffled. At the very least, very shouldn''t continue to exist on thisnd. Enough people have died already." Franz frowned.


    "But the Ludendorff family is in league with the Dark ns. Andrew, I know you want to bring true peace and prosperity to the Ounds, but I have to remind you that it''s extremely unrealistic. The Ludendorff family isn''t even that significant in the Ounds. The truly cruel ones are the Dark Trinity!" Andrew replied calmly, "My vision isn''t that grand or noble. I''m not fixated on restoring peace to the Ounds or anything like that. Right now, I just want to protect the people of Dragonfang and help those poor souls I can actually reach within my power.


    As for anything bigger or farther ahead, they''re still beyond my abilities to control. "The only reason I''m pressuring the Ludendorff family to give us ---- troops and weapons is to strengthen ourselves. Only when we''re strong enough can we stand tall and speak boldly in the Ounds! At that point, whether it''s the Cathedral, the Ludendorff family, or even the Dark Trinity, we won''t have to bend to anyone''s will. That''s my ultimate goal." Franz sighed. "Alright, I''ll follow your lead. Andrew, you''re the only one who dares to imagine such a day could actuallye." Andrew smiled.


    "What''s wrong with imagining it? Maybe one day, without even noticing, it wille true." Thatment made everyone chuckle. After a series of battles and all the turmoil, Andrew had undeniably be Dragonfang''s rightful leader, officially taking over Reginald''s position. No one objected to this, and no one thought it was inappropriate. Even Nyx, Dragonfang''s strongest warrior, had be Andrew''s woman. Just from that alone, Andrew''s every action earned Dragonfang''splete trust and respect. "By the way, Mr. Hearst, Juno, Petra, Knox...


    You all have another task!" Andrew continued instructing them. "Recently, the Ounds have been chaotic, with many mercenaries, refugees, and disced people wandering around." ---- He exined, "War isn''t always a bad thing. At least for us, this is an opportunity. Mr. Hearst, arrange for us to absorb as many high-level fighters, mercenaries, and refugees as possible into Abyss City. These people already have strength and experience. They would make excellent soldiers.


    With just some training and discipline, once we equip them properly, they''ll form a massive army that''ll let us walk freely through the Wastnds!" Franz smiled, "Your ambitions are even bigger than I thought. Alright, welll do it your way." Petra grinned. "I like how Andrew handles things. We really do need a powerful army." Junoughed. "Andrew, maybe someday you really will lead us to dominate the Ounds. By that time, Ill at least be a general. That''s hard to imagine!" Knoxughed heartily. "I want to be a general too! Andrew, you''d better remember that when the timees.


    The day Dragonfang finally holds its head high is not far off. It is right in front of us." Under the cover of night, Andrew and Nyx quietly left Abyss City. Once they entered the Wastnds outside, the two moved at full speed, racing toward the Deands.