Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 3048

Nyx thought for a moment and nodded. "You're absolutely right. But we still need to ask the Marshal what he thinks."

As she spoke, she laughed first and teased Andrew with a playful look.

Andrew naturally knew this beauty was messing with him. "Marshal? Dragonfang Legion is just getting started, so there's no marshal yet! At most, we're beginning to divide ranks by military hierarchy to better command the troops in battle. Petra, I'm calling you in because I have an idea. I want you stationed in Aurora City, fully in charge of its defense and governance."

Petra was shocked and stammered, "Y-You want me in charge of Aurora City? It's such a massive city. How could I possibly be worthy of it? Plus, there are so many people here. The taxes alone, plus all the other revenue, are astronomical. If you hand all of that to me, I absolutely cannot handle it, and I do not think I have that kind of ability."

He continued, "Andrew, Aurora City is extremely important. It's basically the second-largest city in the Wastelands. It's second only to the Ludendorff family's headquarters at Throne City. You are placing way too much faith in me. I really cannot do it."

As he spoke, Petra even broke into a cold sweat and waved his hands repeatedly.

Nyx laughed and watched the show from the side. "Petra, this really does not sound like you. In the past, you were just like Knox, never passing up a good deal. And now Andrew is handing you an enormous opportunity, a once-in-a-lifetime benefit, yet you are refusing it."

Petra waved his hands, speaking solemnly, "Nyx, I know my own capabilities. I have roamed the Wastelands before, and I've dreamed of accomplishing great things, controlling territory, and becoming a lord. What man under heaven doesn't want that?"

He added, "I used to watch the Ludendorff family's people and the lords of major cities drive their convoys through the Wastelands in glory with no one daring to challenge them, and I envied them so much. But I also know my own limits very clearly. Power without virtue only leads to ruin. It would send me right back to where I started, and worse, it would destroy the Aurora City that Andrew fought so hard to claim."

These two sentences made Petra's breathing quicken instantly. "Y-You can do that?"

Seeing his disbelief mixed with barely contained ecstasy, Nyx laughed from the side.

She said, "Petra, even if you don't believe him, do you at least trust me? Andrew really can do it. Besides, you're not that far from the martial god level yourself. After all these years in the Wastelands, you've been making constant progress. You were already a peak martial saint back then, and after training this long, you should be ready for a breakthrough."

Petra grumbled bitterly, "It's not that easy. Mr. Lloyd Senior told me he'd find a way back then too. But I know it's extremely difficult. After all, not everyone is a monster like Andrew."