Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You Novel

---- Chapter 2493 Titus looked at Theon deeply, his lips curling into a faint, unreadable smile. "Looks like being the chief alchemist isn't enough to satisfy your appetite, Mr. Orben. "Fine. Ambition isn't a bad thing. If you can close those remaining deals, then I won't even bother reporting to the headquarters. I'll step down myself, and you can take over as. head of Sovereign's Apothecary." Theon burst into laughter, brimming with confidence. "Then, I'll make sure you hear good news soon." With that, he stood up and strode out of the room.

Titus remained seated, his mysterious smile never fading. A few moments later, Brielle returned quietly, as if she had never left. She said, "I warned you that Theon's ambition runs deep. You've seen it now for yourself. He used to be just an alchemist under us, but now he's bold enough to reach for leadership itself." Titus waved his hand dismissively. "It's fine. This isn't a big deal. Ambition can be useful.

A man with fire in his heart can spark great change, and right now, our sect needs that kind of fire." ---- He added, "Ever since Julius abandoned alchemy to focus solely on martial arts, the Divine Alchemists have started to decline. Our creed has always been to master alchemy, using it to stand equal with the martial world, to challenge and compete with it. "But Julius could never overcome the humiliation Reginald brought upon him. That shame broke him so deeply that he turned away from the very art our ancestors built." Brielle said nothing for along time, lost in thought.

Then, she asked, "Have you ever met Reginald?" Titus' eyes softened as he reminisced, saying, "Of course | have. Three moves. That's all it took for him to defeat Julius, who was already a martial emperor at the time. Back then, you and | were still chasing after Julius' achievements, both in alchemy and in martial arts. The Divine Alchemists hadn't seen such talent in 100 years, yet he was crushed by a mortal noble." He shook his head slowly. "The shock it caused among the ancient sects was enormous. But even then, we underestimated him. Reginald didn't stop after that.

He went on to defeat 27 ancient sects in a row, never losing once. Eventually, rumors spread that unless the sect masters themselves intervened, no one could stop that monster." His voice grew hoarse as the memories weighed him down. The room fell into silence. ---- Brielle finally spoke. "If Reginald was that terrifying, then Andrew won't be any less dangerous. So, let me give you one last piece of advice: back off. Don't go against Andrew. He's already left Sovereign's Apothecary. Let him go and be done with it." Titus frowned. "You're telling me to let him go? After everything he's done?

You saw what happened! He dared to defy us and even the Divine Alchemists. And you expect me just to let that slide? | doubt he's anywhere near Reginald's level anyway." Brielle's tone turned sharp. "Titus, this is the last time I'll warn you. Whether you listen or not, | won't say another word after this. I've spent far more time around Andrew than you have. If you ignore me, you won't just be dooming yourself... You'll drag down Sovereign's Apothecary and the entire Divine Alchemists with you." Titus stayed calm, shaking his head with a condescending smile.

"Brielle, you give that boy way too much credit. What is he really? Do you think heaven itself favors the Lloyd family that much? Reginald had already made them shine for a generation, but Andrew? He may take after his father, but he'll never be on the same level. | have no reason to fear him. If | want to act, I'll act. Worrying too much about him would only hold me back." Brielle let out a bitter laugh. "Idiot." She did not even bother arguing further and turned to leave. ---- Titus' face twitched with anger at the insult, but he forced himself to stay composed.

After all, Brielle was still his junior, and arguing with her was beneath him. Still, his expression darkened as he muttered to himself, " Andrew, that arrogant brat... Soon, he'll learn that there's always a higher power above the highest power." He scoffed to himself, thinking that once the Divine Alchemists showed their true might, Andrew would be put in his place. Who did Andrew think he was, anyway?