Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2703

A junior apprentice suddenly spoke up, his voice shaky as he said, "Elders, Mr. Owens Senior, Ms. Owens, I-I have an idea. I think the position of Director should be given to Mr. Owens Senior, at least for a trial run."

The moment those words landed, Lorenzo immediately shut it down. "Absolutely not! I am unworthy, and besides, I am not even an official member of the Advanced Medical Institute, so this young man's proposal must not be taken seriously."

The elders looked awkward, as though they wanted to speak but held back.

The apprentice said respectfully, "Then may I ask, Mr. Owens Senior, what level is your strength?"

Lorenzo let out a regretful sigh and said, "I am incompetent and only reached the martial emperor level."

The room instantly fell silent, so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. Lorenzo's humble bragging hardly needed any explanation, as it stood on its own.

Martial Emperor was already far above anyone in the Institute, and even Quentin had never reached that height.

The apprentice dropped to his knees with fiery eyes. "Mr. Owens Senior, please be our Director. Your capability and strength make you more suited than anyone else."

One by one, the other apprentices followed him and got on their knees. "Please, Mr. Owens Senior, take the position. Please help the Advanced Medical Institute."

Lorenzo hesitated and said, "I do wish to help, but my identity is still that of an external disciple, not a formal one."

An elder, his expression conflicted, said, "There has never been a rule saying an external disciple cannot inherit the highest position. Mr. Owens Senior, it seems destiny itself wants you to become our Director."

The other elders felt extremely unwilling, and some were even irritated. However, they knew showing that now would only make them look foolish. They had no choice but to bow to the overwhelming momentum in Lorenzo's favor.

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