Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel 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 my command, so rest assured. She'll lead the Iron Cavalry."

Only then did Andrew feel somewhat relieved.

Orson let out a loud laugh. "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 glared 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, come back to settle accounts with the Nieves family. At that point, we wouldn't stand a chance against your reckoning."

Finally, Philip spoke. "The lineup is complete. Holtrien is sending 1500 people on this expedition. No matter the outcome, 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 clapping first, and the applause quickly grew thunderous.

Countless burning eyes turned toward Andrew.

At this moment, even Philip and Elio did not command 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 had come to help all looked at him with wholehearted respect.

Some may not have fully accepted it, like Alfredo, the head of Swordhaven Keep, but that no longer mattered.

A thunderous roar erupted.

"Until the last moment!"

"The last 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.