Chapter 2406
Andrew looked a little embarrassed, knowing Luna had a point. He laughed awkwardly and said, “Yeah, it’s true, I might’ve gone a bit overboard. You already know Chantelle; she’s working under Governor McCormick. I’ll introduce you to Rowan properly someday.”
Luna’s expression turned cold. “There’s no need for that. Rowan Maddock is the leader of the Onyx Serpents. I already know who she is.”
Andrew raised a brow, confused. “What’s wrong? Why the sudden attitude? Do you have complaints about me being your mentor or something?”
Luna took a deep breath, wanting to say it was not exactly a complaint. She was just bewildered. Eventually, she just shook her head and decided to keep her feelings hidden.
“No, I’m not upset. It’s just that I think what you’re doing isn’t right. I mean, all these women around you are incredible, no question about it. But you really shouldn’t spend so much time getting lost in their attention, especially since you’re someone with heavy responsibilities.”
Andrew chuckled. “I get it. You’re worried I’ll drown in women and lose myself, right? Neglect my craft, my training, and my purpose?”
Luna nodded, serious. “Exactly. A man’s first duty should be to pursue his goals and strive for greater heights in life. With your talent and potential, you shouldn’t waste so much time on women or meaningless distractions.”
Andrew smirked. “You’re wrong. I’m spending my time on you right now, aren’t I? You’re a stunning beauty, too, the kind of peerless woman who makes men lose their minds. What’s more rare is that you’re also a female general.
“You should understand that beauty alone isn’t actually that tempting to men. It’s women who have both beauty and status, position and power. Dealing with women like that, even conquering them, is what truly gives men their greatest achievement and pleasure.”
Luna’s eyes widened in shock as she stared at Andrew. “Wait, what are you saying? Are you implying that you agreed to teach me alchemy because of some ulterior motive like that?”
Andrew shook his head and smiled gently. “I can’t say it’s entirely that, but I can’t say it’s completely absent either. If you were extremely ugly, then yeah, I’d have to think twice about it. But honestly, those things aren’t that important to me. What I’m trying to say is that I don’t waste time on women I don’t care about. But if it’s someone I like, someone I care about, then I don’t feel like time is wasted.”
Luna let out a bitter laugh. “Oh, really? With all these girlfriends you’ve collected, do you even have time to handle them all?”
Andrew flexed his arm playfully. “No problem at all. I can manage.”
Luna gritted her teeth and turned away without another word.
Andrew stood up and stretched. “That’s enough for today. It’s already past ten at night. Go home and get some rest.”
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Luna got up as well. “What about you? Aren’t you going home?”
Andrew shook his head. “The night is still young for me. Heading home too early would be a shame.”
Then, he grabbed his jacket and headed toward the door of the courtyard.
Luna followed him, hesitating for a moment before offering, “Would you like me to give you a ride? My car’s parked right out front anyway.”
Andrew did not even look back. He just waved his hand dismissively over his shoulder. “No thanks. I’ve got other things to do. I’m heading to a bar for a couple of drinks later.”
Luna watched as Andrew walked out of Sovereign’s Apothecary and disappeared into the darkness of the night. She stood there for a long moment before finally turning back to her car.
She climbed into the military vehicle and instructed Leslie, “Let’s go. Take me home.”
Leslie smiled knowingly from the driver’s seat. “General, why didn’t you invite him to join us?”