Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

Chapter 2396

---- Chapter 2396 Caden immediately understood what was happening and recognized that Mikayla did not appreciate him praising another woman in front of her, so he quickly switched tactics with a flattering grin. "You're absolutely right, Mikayla. You can't have your cake and eat it too. Maybe God opened one window for Luna but closed all the other doors. To be as exceptional as you are, mastering both alchemy and martial arts at the highest level... Well, girls like that are practically extinct." Mikayla's vanity was clearly satisfied, though she kept her expression serious.

"I wouldn't say all that. General Phelan is definitely not your average person. Anyway, as hosts here, we should meet her. If she chooses to join us, that would be ideal." Caden beamed. "Absolutely! If General Phelan and you both end up studying under Mr. Orben, we would become the most talked- about section of Sovereign's Apothecary. Two beautiful, exceptionally talented women in one group? Nobody could compete with that." Mikayla shook her head dismissively. "Don't bother with that kind of thinking. She's the type of woman who stays above everyone else, and you should just accept that.

finished his morning work crafting elixirs and headed to the cafeteria with Amari. While it was called a cafeteria, it was actually the most upscale restaurant at Sovereign's Apothecary. The profit margins in the alchemy business far exceeded those of gold, weapons manufacturing, or even some of the shadiest underground enterprises. In other words, the returns were almost

this morning. I've only ever seen Mr. Zeroual pull that off." Andrew smiled modestly. "I

world." Andrew replied flatly, "Alchemy is valuable, sure. It can save lives and preserve them. But it can't address the root causes of suffering. Only martial strength can provide real solutions in this chaotic, mad world we live in." Amari looked puzzled. "What do you mean by real