Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

Mohave said, "So I've been called Lucas ever since, though I've always lived in the tribal village, so nobody actually uses my Holtrien name. Captain Buzz and Chief Flintspire all call me Mohave."

Andrew nodded approvingly. "Mohave, your father actually went to elementary school—that's quite an impressive education level, especially that name he gave you, Lucas Mainse-it's incredibly cool!"

Mohave beamed with pride. "Of course! If my father hadn't had such a high education, my mother would never have fallen for him. And Mr. Lloyd, you might not know this, but our village of Gallow's End just got road access, so after the New Year, I'm going down the mountain to attend school!"

Seeing the boy's eager anticipation, Andrew felt a pang in his heart. These kids from remote mountain areas were just too innocent and trusting. This ancient village called Gallow's End had been isolated from the world and had only recently gotten road access.

When he returned to Blumedale, he would reach out to those wealthy contacts at the Chamber of Commerce to establish a foundation. The funds would specifically help mountain children like Mohave get out and see the wider world. Of course, that was a plan for later.

Andrew had struck up this conversation with the young man for another purpose entirely. "Mohave, let me ask you something-Chief Flintspire and Buzz seem really wary of that forbidden zone."

Trying to sound casual and conversational, Andrew chuckled. "Could you give me a little insight into what's so special about Gallow's End's forbidden area?"

Mohave's expression immediately became guarded, and he fell silent. Andrew smiled. "No worries—if it involves your village's secrets, just pretend I never asked!"

Mohave spoke hesitantly. "I'm sorry, Mr. Lloyd, I shouldn't be suspicious of you. You just saved me, and I can tell you're a kind, good person- not like those

you're curious about our village's forbidden zone, I'll share what I know, but only what I know.

seemed that in their search for

but if they were intimidating or even physically harming the villagers, Andrew could

Andrew

wasn't always

establishment of New Holtrien, our village of Gallow's End lost many people in a massive natural

entire village migrated out of the mountains to our current location. Mr. Lloyd, the forbidden zone you're asking about is

pieces

treasure's

nothing when they arrived at this isolated ancient village during

the time, Andrew had been confused, wondering if the treasure map was wrong or if