---- Chapter 3288 Outside Holtrien''s Azure Gate, a vast army stretched across thend like a dark, rolling tide, lining up directly before the pass. Atop the gate, Philip, the highest-rankingmander of the military, withdrew his gaze and turned to the generals behind him. He said calmly, "Hold the line to yourst breath." There were no extra words, yet the resolve in his tone was unmistakable. "Yes, sir!" The generals answered in unison, their voices ringing with steel- like force. Philip walked down from the towering ck city walls and reached the lower level.


    There, he saw disciples from Swordhaven Keep had also arrived at Azure Gate. He grabbed one of them and asked, "Where is Mr. Topsfield Senior?" The disciple replied quietly, "General, Mr. Topsfield Senior is unwell and can''te to take part in the battle." Philip sneered coldly. "Unwell? iming to be sick at a time like ---- this doesn''t seem quite right, does it?" The disciple did not dare say another word. However, Philip did not give him a hard time, just told him to get lost. Clearly, Alfredo was shirking his responsibilities and ying games.


    The Dark ns'' army, along with the allied forces of the three great empires, had already attacked. Azure Gate was within Swordhaven Keep''s defensive zone. Obviously, no one believed Alfredo when he imed he was feeling unwell. Nheless, Philip did not pursue the matter further. Alfredo was an arrogant and prideful man. Moreover, he carried significant weight in Holtrien''s Eastern Regions. If he really pushed him too hard, Philip feared the man would turn hostile. Not long ago, when Andrew entered Holtrien, the first person he dealt with was Alfredo.


    It seemed that even now, Alfredo was still holding a grudge. "If I can''t get Mr. Topsfield Senior toe, then I''ll have someone who can make hime do the asking afterward." With a cold sneer, Philip immediately mobilized all the warriors to mount the city walls. The first round of offensive and defensive battle would begin shortly; that was the real priority. ---- At that moment, Franz hurried over, looking happy. Philip smiled.


    "Franz, what''s the good news?" Franz replied, "General, Andrew seeded over at Chetvine." Philip did not show much joy, simply saying tly, "What about Guillermo? Is he still alive?" Franz shook his head. "When Andrew strikes, there''ll be no survivors." Philip let out a bitter smile. "Guillermo and I worked together in Holtrien for so many years. I never thought things would end like this. That kid Andrew is ruthless enough." Franz replied, "Without a ruthless hand and a heart of steel, you can''t stand firm.


    General, could it be that you don''t wish to see things turn out this way?" Philip said in a deep voice, "It''s not that I don''t... Andrew will be the military''s hope. Not just the military, but even the Divine Dragon Order above has bet everything on him. But Guillermo, no matter what, was still somebody. I can''t help but wonder why he had to go this far." Franz said stubbornly, "A small fry like me doesn''t even register in Mr. Vazquez''s eyes. Let me put it this way: in terms of martial arts, scheming, strategy, vision, or anything else, I''m not even ---- worthy of carrying his shoes.


    But I know one truth. Those whomit too many wrongs will bring about their own downfall. "Andrew will definitely be a wise ruler in the future, and his rise didn''t necessarily require stepping on figures like Guillermo. But Mr. Vazquez''s methods were truly disgraceful. Honestly, given today''s oue, I feel neither regret nor sorrow. I can only say that Mr. Vazquez brewed this ending with his own hands." Philip smiled. "Franz, you think very highly of Andrew, don''t you?" Franz smiled back. "Rather than saying I think highly of him, I''d say the people''s eyes are sharp.


    I followed him back in the Ounds and went through so much with him. Andrew is someone you can safely entrust your life to." Philip said, "Well said." Franz added, "Oh, by the way, General, there''s another piece of good news. Andrew has now reached Beyond Mortal Limits in strength. He''s entered the ranks of Holtrien''s most elite powerhouses." Philip was taken aback. "That fast? This guy is truly unstoppable now.