Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2303

Andrew smiled faintly. "Ezekiel, long time no see. If I remember correctly, that was years ago in South Meurico, wasn't it? Your elite Sorya squad was completely wiped out, every single one of them dead.

"But one rat slipped through the cracks, running for his life. I couldn't catch you then because South Meurico was crawling with your allies, and they were damn tough to deal with. Funny though… I never thought you'd be doing this well now, nothing like the coward who pissed himself back then."

Ezekiel's eyes turned sharp and cold, but his lips curved into a mocking smirk. "Andrew, real men don't brag about old victories. Sure, I may have suffered at your hands once, but what about you? What great achievements do you have to show for yourself?

"You're a disgraced commander, a traitor who walked out of Holtrien, that monstrous organization that terrifies the world. Your record is littered with stains, and I won't even bother listing them."

Luna cut in coldly. "Mr. Beckett, let's stick to business. You came here to track down your Blackstar Crystal, not to sling insults. Mr. Lloyd was once a soldier of Holtrien, and your words just now crossed the line into slander. I'm a soldier too, and I can't stand hearing it. So I'd advise you to rein it in, for everyone's sake."

Even though she and Andrew had already clashed, hearing Ezekiel attack him still made Luna's chest tighten in defense.

Ezekiel snorted. Then, took a scanner handed to him by one of his men.

He started sweeping it over Andrew and said, "The Blackstar Crystal is a unique substance, formed from refined dark energy. Dark energy doesn't mix with ordinary air at all, so anyone who comes into contact with it will carry traces, no matter what. Andrew, I hope you can still laugh once you're exposed."

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