All eyes converged on Andrew, who was slowly rising.

Initially, when Yorkshire fell, many present couldn't help but wonder: "Is this an Illusion Technique? In Warm Fire Magic, there are quite a few Illusion Class spells. Could this be an illusion deliberately created by Dean Charlie?"

Now, seeing Andrew stand up again, everyone began to realize that it was definitely not an illusion.

Before the Royal Court, amidst the tundra, there was a moment of silence.

Even Andrew might not fully understand what it meant to defeat Yorkshire—

If the Frost Knight Commander's overt bias towards the Magic Guild once tilted the scales of the previously evenly matched and tense scene heavily towards the Magic Guild,

then Andrew's act of seriously injuring and knocking down the Third Saint Son, Yorkshire, ruthlessly balanced out the already tipped scales of the Magic Guild!

More importantly, since Andrew could defeat Yorkshire, the possibility of victory for the Warm Fire Commerce Association in the upcoming Royal Court negotiations, particularly in the young generation's two-on-two duel, was significantly higher.

After all, even Dean Charlie and Susan only believed that Andrew could remain undefeated like them and hold his own against opponents.

No one anticipated that Andrew would actually KO Yorkshire!

Andrew himself wasn't quite aware of the impact of his victory over Yorkshire.

In fact, Andrew still felt a bit dazed.

While getting up, he adjusted himself and reflected on his battle with Yorkshire.

Through this fight with Yorkshire, Andrew finally gained a fairly clear understanding: of his own combat level after special training.

"In terms of raw power, I'm actually stronger than Yorkshire. Particularly as a Water Magic Lord, my advantage in Whole Power is substantial!"

Andrew thought to himself, "My current drawback is still a lack of combat experience. Just like earlier, getting carried away after the first successful strike is a mistake that cannot be repeated."

Overall, the difference in strength between myself and Yorkshire is actually minimal.

Both are considered fairly standard Demon Level.

Defeating him involved a certain element of luck.

In other words: "I am probably still a ways off from someone like Capella, a 'demon among demons', right?" Andrew thought with a clear mind.

He also considered: "Yorkshire's Magic Attribute leans towards 'Earth'. I originally thought my Water Magic could counter Fire Element, but would be countered by Earth Element. However, the actual battle didn't unfold like that?"

This point caught Andrew's attention.

Counterattack Technique is based on Whole Power, using it as the foundation to strategically mobilize magic targeted at the opponent's moves.

Yorkshire's "Earth Fire Pulse" was quite unique.

Therefore, Andrew had little spare energy to deploy the relatively complex Water Magic spells and instead faced Whole Power with Whole Power, Magic Power with Magic Power, thus defeating Yorkshire.

This was the right choice and gave Andrew new insights and thoughts about his Whole Power, especially his "Magic Attribute".

That is: "Is my Magic Attribute truly... entirely pure Water?"

For the first time, Andrew had such a thought.

It is said that there is no Magic or Magic Power in this world that is completely "pure and singular in attribute".

Andrew was so focused on his battle that he didn't notice Dean Charlie using the "Blowing Fire Technique" to deflect the attack from the Dragon Taming Lady.

If he had, his reflections might have been deeper at this moment.

Dean Charlie's Magic Power is primarily Fire, mixed with some Wind attributes.

"Then... what about me?" Andrew couldn't help but think, "If I am purely Water Element, I should be somewhat countered by earth-attribute Yorkshire. Yet, I was not only not countered, but maintained an advantage over him. So does my Magic Power, besides water that counters fire, also contain some sub-attributes that can counter Earth Element?"

Andrew couldn't come to a conclusion at the moment.

He silently kept it in mind.

He finally recovered from the slight dizziness caused by Yorkshire's headbutt.

Composing himself, he looked up.

He found that all eyes in the venue were unknowingly fixed on him.

Meanwhile, the atmosphere in the room subtly shifted again.

The Dragon Taming Lady exhaled and finally accepted the fact that Yorkshire was defeated by Andrew. After accepting it, her old, ugly face turned grim.

"Release him." The Dragon Taming Lady's sinister voice carried an undeniable threat, "Release him, immediately, right now! Don't make me say it a third time!"

Towards the end, her tone was forceful and harsh!

The Saint Son of the Magic Guild is not allowed to be captured, under any circumstances!

At that moment, Barbara's eyes suddenly tightened, realizing that she could no longer freely use her Pupil Power to observe Capella on the opposite side.

This was because even Capella, who had always been absent-minded, couldn't help but show a change in her countenance at this moment. She finally snapped back to reality, as if her attention returned to the present, her eyes shifting slightly as her gaze fell on Andrew!

Andrew took a deep breath, knowing that things were far from over and the crisis was not yet averted.

He looked towards Dean Charlie.

He saw the gaze from Dean Charlie filled with surprise, disbelief, and some complex and obscure emotions. After a moment, Dean Charlie regained his composure and said, "The person was defeated by you, so he is your captive. Andrew, you can decide on how to handle it yourself."

All the respect in this world is earned.

Andrew's direct defeat of Yorkshire made Dean Charlie no longer see him as a rear support-type talent but as an excellent frontline talent, like Orleans, like Dean Charlie himself!

A simple sentence like "you can decide on how to handle it yourself" actually represents the recognition and respect given by Dean Charlie.

He didn't even suggest how Andrew should decide.

Instead, he completely transferred the authority of the moment to Andrew!

As a sensitive Water Magic Lord, how could Andrew not feel this trust?

He nodded, having made a decision.

At the same time, Andrew knew that his decision would surely be the decision of his peers, the decision of the Warm Fire Commerce Association, and the decision of the Wildfire Territory.

"Retreat," Andrew took a deep breath, then looked at the Dragon Mistress opposite him and said, sharply, "Retreat, immediately, now! Don't make me say it a third time, or else..." Andrew stepped forward and picked up Yorkshire from the ground, "…or else I'll kill him right now!"

This was the first time Andrew, in the true sense, publicly and directly voiced himself to the Magic Guild of the western Flame Realm.

His voice inadvertently trembled!

But Andrew's gaze was steady, his expression was calm, and his attitude was firm!

"Well said!!" Susan laughed. Though she and Dean Charlie had held off the opponents' offensive earlier, overall, it was rather stifling! Now she finally laughed, seeing a softness in her eyes towards Andrew that wasn't there before.

Andrew's decision was essentially the implementation of Susan's previous suggestion: if you reach out your claw, cut it off! Come to show off and then try to run? No way! No chance!

"Kid, you better think clearly before speaking." The Flame Turtle, who had been silent beside the Dragon Mistress as if her bodyguard and shadow, suddenly spoke coldly, "Are you trying to restart the war?"

Andrew knew that speaking as the one who defeated Yorkshire would temporarily be most effective for the Warm Fire Commerce Association.

He didn't look back at Dean Charlie this time.

He directly replied, "I don't want to." He added in his heart, "At least not now."

Out loud, he continued with a sneer, "Precisely because I don't want to restart the war, I more so won't let you have your way by releasing him! You have lived for such a long time, and you still don't understand this logic?" His voice no longer trembled as he said this.

Sometimes, over-aggressiveness can incite war.

But sometimes, not being aggressive enough is what leads to war.

The double fire war was halted because both parties agreed to negotiate in this Royal Court, as the Warm Fire Commerce Association made the Magic Guild pay a heavy price and shed blood during the war, right?

It was because we hurt the opponent that we earned the right to negotiate!

"You—!" Both the Flame Turtle and the Dragon Mistress looked angrily at Andrew. Capella tilted her head slightly, watching the unconscious Yorkshire in Andrew's hands.

From the moment the Dragon Mistress commanded the Elemental Giant Dragon to launch a surprise attack, the control over the situation held by the opposing side was finally shifted to the Warm Fire Commerce Association.

Finally, they became the host instead of the guest!

Barbara's eyes shone with a different light, looking at Andrew, as if she hadn't expected that apart from managing territories and business cooperation, Andrew also had such combat power and such assertiveness to represent the Warm Fire Commerce Association in public!

"Don't look at me like that," Andrew quietly transmitted his voice to Barbara, "I'm almost dying of nervousness here! I was supposed to just help you with a two-on-two fight, wasn't I? How did I end up representing Warm Fire Association and making statements all of a sudden?! What was going on on your side when I was battling Yorkshire? I didn't manage to watch or check..."

"None of us, besides you, won against our opponents. But we didn't lose ground either," Barbara replied via transmission.

"I see..." Andrew paused for a moment, then responded with a hum, "Alright then."

At least for now, it's indeed most suitable for him to represent the Warm Fire Commerce Association.

"Ahem, excuse my bluntness..." The Warrior Chief spoke at this time, "With negotiations imminent, Yorkshire Saint Son is supposed to participate in the negotiation contest. It's not very appropriate to hold him like this. How about, the esteemed ones from the Warm Fire Commerce Association release him, and we discuss this matter properly?"

Upon hearing this, Andrew's expression changed.

Previously, Andrew didn't see how this Warrior Chief blocked Dean Charlie's position to allow for Yorkshire's retreat.

Andrew had yet to respond to this Warrior Chief's seemingly amiable but actually shameless comment.

Suddenly, a melodious voice came from the direction within the Royal Court: "Is holding someone inappropriate? I think it's just right, more than appropriate! As for discussing it properly...how about you discuss it well with my sharp spear?"

Hearing this voice, the Warrior Chief's face drastically changed.

Barbara's face was full of joy.

"That is..." Andrew's heart stirred, focusing his gaze.

He saw a noble figure walk out from within the Royal Court.