Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2233

Philip stared at Luna until she felt chills run down her spine. Then, he finally said, "Yes, Andrew's codename in the organization was Shadow. Since you're so determined to know and you've been digging around relentlessly, ignoring all my warnings, I'll tell you everything tonight.

"He had many codenames: Shadow, Lone Wolf, Zero Hour, The Silencer, and the one the Western underground knew best: Death. All of these were Andrew's former identities. He could be anyone, do anything, including executing a major general like you, all within the organization's authority."

Luna's face grew progressively paler. Finally, she gritted her teeth and said, "So he's an executioner, a selfish coward who values his own life above others. A squad like Iron Cavalry was placed under his command, and in the end, only he crawled back alive like a dog, right?

"He was the organization's golden boy, a candidate for future leadership with incredible power. He could dispose of military major generals at will. I don't see any of this as honor… It's all a disgrace!"

Philip let out a cold, disdainful laugh. "Disgrace? Luna, let me ask you something… How old are you?"

This random question caught Luna off guard, but she responded defiantly. "I'm twenty-nine years, six months, and three days old today. Sir, what does this have to do with our discussion?"

Philip suddenly roared, "The connection is that you've wasted every single one of those years… You're foolish! Stupid beyond belief! And it's not just you. Conrad is just as much of an idiot. That's why, after he returned to Chetvine, I gave him a direct order. He is never to set foot in my residence again. He is no longer my student, period."

Luna's face went ashen as she croaked, "Why? Why do you act so strangely every time Andrew's name comes up?"

Philip shot to his feet, his eyes blazing with fury as he yanked at his military uniform. Finally, he snarled through gritted teeth, "Because I've already taught you both something crucial: If you don't know the truth, don't jump to conclusions.

"You're a soldier, and your job is to follow orders from your superiors. I am your superior, and I told you to stop prying. Did you listen?"

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