Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 2349

Andrew sat on another, rather short stool. Calling it a stool was generous, as it was really just a tree stump.

Looking up at the sky, Andrew laughed heartily. "Well, the weather's pretty nice today."

Luna made a sound of agreement. "It is pretty nice. Chetvine has severe smog problems, so days like this aren't exactly common.

Then, silence fell between them. Andrew scratched his head, genuinely not knowing what to say to Luna. The two of them could not really be called enemies or friends. More often than not, it was Luna being assertive while Andrew accommodated her somewhat.

However, that had only been back in Gabo Creek. Now, Andrew's identity was completely exposed, and Luna knew he was the Lloyd family Dragon Prince.

So, Luna no longer dared to make demands of him like before. And Andrew no longer indulged her.

This invisibly widened the gulf between them for normal communication.

"May I call you by your name?" After a long while, Luna could not help but speak first.

Andrew replied, "Call me whatever you want, whatever feels natural to you."

Luna nodded and looked at him curiously. "Mr. Turman said your martial level hasn't reached martial emperor level yet, but you still managed to defeat Ezekiel, and even had the power to kill him.

Luna's face flushed. "I thought you were joking. Besides, the way you acted didn't really seem…"

Andrew cut in with a faint smile. "Didn't seem like the Dragon Prince you imagined, right? In your mind, the Dragon Prince should've been cold, untouchable, always surrounded by followers, with a whole parade wherever he went. Maybe I used to be that way once, but now I hate that kind of life. I don't want it anymore."

Luna nodded softly. "I get it. You just look approachable, but deep down you've got a whole different world inside you that most people can't see."

Andrew chuckled. "General Phelan, you don't need to be that careful with me. You're making it sound like I'm hiding some grand wisdom or secret when in reality, I'm just an ordinary guy. Nothing special at all."