Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 2934

Nyx licked her lips lightly.

Andrew laughed and said, "So Nyx, you're quite the food lover, huh?"

Nyx nodded, looking unexpectedly cute as she replied, "Yeah. I was quite a glutton when I was little. You should have seen my childhood photos; I was really chubby. My mother always said there were no kids that chubby in our family, so she wanted me to lose weight, behave properly, and learn etiquette."

She continued, "But I never listened. I just liked eating, and later my mother gave up on it. My father treated me the best and never scolded me."

Andrew smiled and said, "Then your parents must have really loved you."

Nyx mumbled softly, "Yeah, they loved me very much. It's just a shame that I will never see them again."

Andrew suddenly felt a bit of regret for bringing up such a topic. However, Nyx seemed unaffected. Years of hardship had long since transformed her from a delicate girl into a hardened survivor.

"Andrew," she said suddenly, "If we get the chance, let's visit Holtrien together."

Andrew enthusiastically agreed, "Absolutely! Don't worry. Once you're there, you'll fall in love with Holtrien."

Nyx studied him silently, her eyes sparkling with an intensity that made Andrew slightly uncomfortable.

When he awkwardly asked, "What is it?"

Nyx teased, "Nothing. I just realized you're not entirely annoying or stupid."

Andrew's face darkened. "Hey, I'm not stupid! You're just biased against me."

Andrew stammered, "F-Female friends. What's wrong with that?"

Nyx replied flatly, "Nothing. Mr. Lloyd Senior mentioned that his son was a charming man and popular with girls. Now it seems you're quite the heartbreaker. Since you have so many admirers, you shouldn't be trying to involve other girls. Otherwise, you're just a player. Remember that!"

Andrew was left completely bewildered, thinking to himself how women were the same whether back home or abroad: always unpredictable.

Angotur Harbor was not far from the Dragonfang base. Andrew floored the accelerator, racing across the wilderness. After half a day, they entered a rainforest near the coastline.

Nyx jumped out of the vehicle, announcing, "We can't drive further, or the ground will swallow the car. Plus, there's a minefield ahead set by Holtrien soldiers. We'll need to proceed on foot."

Andrew did not object. He shouldered the massive Godslayer and, together with Nyx, immediately sprinted into the rainforest.