Chapter 873

Andrew had already sensed someone approaching long before they arrived. So, when he heard Linus' voice, he didn't appear surprised. Opening his eyes slowly, Andrew noticed three figures, including Dexter. That was when he realized things might have escalated a bit more than he had anticipated. Andrew stood up calmly, dusting himself off before respectfully bowing to Dexter. "Greetings, Mr. Terrell." Linus wasted no time, and his tone edged with urgency. "Answer my question first. Is this array your doing?" His gaze was sharp, a mix of intrigue and tension. The unusual urgency in Linus' voice immediately drew Dexter's attention. Dexter, who had known Linus for years, was taken aback. This was far from Linus' usual composed demeanor. Andrew could tell Linus wasn't asking out of anger but genuine curiosity. Without hesitation, he nodded. "Yes, I created it," he admitted. "But I meant no offense to the elders here. It was purely to save my life." Linus waved off Andrew's explanation be