Andrew rubbed his nose. "Well, it's true enough."

Knox looked starstruck. "No way! The legendary squad that gave the Dark Clans and major powers headaches was led by a brat like you? Ten years ago, you probably hadn't even hit puberty!"

Andrew was used to such crude humor. He shot back, "Ten years ago, I was bigger than you!"

Knox burst into laughter.

Petra and Franz joined in, and even the cold Juno cracked a smile.

She said, "You're growing on us. Anyway, I'm going to tend to my wounds."

Petra also excused himself to treat his injuries.

Andrew asked Franz, "Mr. Hearts, does Dragonfang have any Holtrien's elixirs? They work wonders on vampire wounds."

Franz sighed and said, "You think we're back home? Dragonfang is small and hidden. We're famous outside, but our conditions are harsh. We were recently raided, leaving us with nothing.

Andrew fell silent.

After Reginald returned to the Outlands from Holtrien, he was ambushed by the Dark Lord Kaelen. At the same time, special