---- Chapter 3402 Andrew was about to order Luna to return when Nyx spoke up. " Let Luna join us. I''ll stay by her side at all times." Philip added, ''Andrew, Luna will remain under mymand, so rest assured, She''ll lead the Iron Cavalry." Only then did Andrew feel somewhat relieved. Orson let out a loudugh. "The Nieves family will send only me. We can''t spare more, and honestly, we don''t have more to offer!" For the first time, Andrew looked at Orson with genuine respect. Orson red at him. "Andrew, I admit it, you beat me fair and square.
Whatever happened between you and the Nieves family is settled. We''re even. What you''ve done for Holtrien, I couldn''t catch up to you no matter what. So yes, I respect you." Andrew smiled. "Grand Elder Orson, you''re a man of true character. I''ve already let the past go." Orson muttered, "Good. I was worried you''d hold a grudge and, once you became Holtrien''s number one,e back to settle ounts with the Nieves family. At that point, we wouldn''t stand a chance against your reckoning." Finally, Philip spoke. "The lineup isplete. Holtrien is sending ---- 1500 people on this expedition.
No matter the oue, these 1500 names will be carved into Holtrien''s monument, their spirit enduring forever. Now, I invite Mr. Anderson of the Divine Dragon Order to say a few words." Elio stepped forward and scanned the crowd before his gaze settled on Andrew. "I have nothing to add. Andrew will be the next Grand Commander of the Divine Dragon Order, and I''ll serve under him. So if there is anything to be said, let him say it." He began pping first, and the apuse quickly grew thunderous Countless burning eyes turned toward Andrew.
At this moment, even Philip and Elio did notmand as much influence as Andrew. The three royal families, the four noble houses, the Eight Ancient Sects, the Nieves family of Sylvan Peaks, and martial artists from across Holtrien who hade to help all looked at him with wholehearted respect. Some may not have fully epted it, like Alfredo, the head of Swordhaven Keep, but that no longer mattered. Andrew had already stepped into the Beyond Mortal realm, and crushing Alfredo would be like stepping on an ant.
Moreover, with the Divine Dragon Order publicly dering him ---- the next Grand Commander, with a peak figure like Elio openly calling himself a subordinate, no one dared raise objections. The tide of fate had already chosen its course. Andrew stepped onto the high tform and looked toward the distant horizon. His voice was steady and deep. "This expedition will decide Holtrien''s fate for the next hundred, even thousand years. Only by eliminating the Vampire Queen and ending the Dark ns'' bloodlines can Holtrien''s thousand- year war with the Western Continent finallye to an end.
"For that, I''m willing to lead from the front, daring to be first to face the world, just like my ancestor, Valerius. I hope everyone stays safe. I hope we all return alive!" His words were brief, yet heavy with emotion. The zing passion in everyone''s eyes slowly transformed into iron determination. Andrew raised his voice onest time. "I''ll fight alongside you until the veryst moment!" A thunderous roar erupted. "Until thest moment!" "Thest moment!" ---- "Fight to the death!" Jakob, the martial god from the Divine Dragon Order, stood among the crowd.
He gave a bitter smile and murmured, "When there''s a gap, you have to admit it." Below Azure Gate, the massive doors swung open, and the 1500 warriors marched out in a mighty surge. They represented the very peak of Holtrien''s current generation. Azure Gate was left in the hands of Jeffery, Donovan, and the others. They would lead Holtrien''s grand army and hold off the Dark ns'' armies outside until news of victory finally returned