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    ---- Chapter 3077 Andrew raised an eyebrow. "Oh? Let''s hear it then! I could tell from earlier that you were distracted. You definitely have something on your mind, but you keep holding back. Knox, go ahead and tell us. "I know you''ve got a secret! Besides, a so-called martial god who can''t use his strength? That''s a first for me! Your background definitely has some kind of story to it, doesn''t it?" Meeting Andrew''s knowing stare, Knox''s awkwardughter became even more pronounced. "Andrew, you''ve suspected me from the start, haven''t you? Alright, I know I can''t fool a sharp guy like you.


    "Even if you didn''t dig into my secret, you''d definitely have your doubts. You''re right. I''ve been hiding something all along and haven''t told anyone. The truth is, my background is actually pretty badass!" Thumping his chest, Knox stood up with a surge of aggressive confidence. Juno rolled her eyes and dismissed him outright. "From the first day we met, you''ve been saying you''re hot stuff! But after all these years, I still haven''t seen you do anything impressive! Give it a rest. Quit showing off before I get sick of it and knock you ---- around!" Knox bristled with anger.


    "Juno, youre the only one who''s always thought I was useless! Fine, then I''ll tell you all where I reallye from. I''m the young chieftain of the Hignd Tribe, one of the Wastnds'' indigenous peoples. Are you impressed now or what?" Franz''s brow furrowed, then smoothed out in disbelief. "The Hignd Tribe of the Wastnds'' indigenous peoples? Knox, you''re actually from the Hignd Tribe?" Petra followed with equal shock. "The Hignd Tribe was the very first native inhabitants of the Wastnds.


    But since ancient times, due to oppression and conflicts with other races and powers fighting over the Ounds, the Hignd Tribe, as original residents, gradually disappeared, either ughtered or driven away! "From what I know, there aren''t many Hignd Tribe members left anymore, and they live in the harsh, frozennds of the Ounds,pletely isted from the world!" His eyes widened at Knox. "You''re telling me you actually came out of the Hignd Tribe? Is this for real?" Knox pped his thigh emphatically. "Petra, we''re good friends. Why would I lie to you?


    I really am from the Hignd Tribe, and my dad is the current chieftain, Alll this time, the reason I haven''t ---- said anything is because..." Andrew smiled knowingly. "It''s because you''re worried it would bring disaster down on the Hignd Tribe, right? Hignd Tribe members are fierce warriors; men and women alike are all powerfully built and natural-born fighters. But because of that, they''ve also be the most sought-after ves in the Wastnds. "Many major cities and powerful factions love Hignd Tribe ves.


    They train them as personal bodyguards who are loyal, hardworking, and can be ordered around or beaten at will." He continued, "But precisely because of this, the Hignd Tribe has to keep moving, constantly hiding from other Wastnds powers. It''s all to avoid being hunted and captured to be someone else''s ves, yet even so, your people keep dwindling in numbers, don''t they?" Knox clenched his fists, his voice bitter with resentment and sorrow. "Yes, that''s exactly right. I didn''t want to tell anyone about my origins or my identity.


    I just wanted to protect my family and our Hignd Tribe people!" Juno fell silent for a moment. Then, she pressed her lips together. "Knox, I apologize for what I said earlier! But I have to ask, are you sure you''re really from the Hignd Tribe? And a young chieftain at that? Hignd Tribe people have rough skin, massive builds, and are natural warriors. They''re incredibly ---- fierce fighters!" She looked him up and down skeptically. "But you, if I''m being honest, don''t match up with Hignd Tribe characteristics in any way whatsoever."