Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 1948

"Praise the Eternal Eclipse."

At that moment, a religious chant rang out.

Matthias, the plump, fair-faced abbot, finally took his seat. "Mrs. Peck, please calm yourself."

Victoria's expression gradually relaxed. "Sorry, Abbot Graves. I didn't mean to cause a scene."

After speaking, she lowered her head and began eating the vegetarian meal. She served food to Andrew, Liliana, and Miles.

Liliana stuck out her tongue and whispered to Andrew, "That's just how it is. When my dad drinks, he gets really nasty. But as soon as my mom gets angry, he doesn't dare act up!"

Andrew did not comment. To him, Calvin was pathetic. Without Victoria, Andrew would have killed him long ago. Back in Goldridge, he had already thought about putting this waste of space down.

After a few minutes of eating, Victoria set down her spoon and said, "Abbot Graves, I have a request. I want to help Andrew become King of Gabo Creek. Right now, we just need one powerful figure to support us. So I'd like to invite you to come out of seclusion and join our side."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone around the table fell silent.

Calvin looked shocked. "Victoria, h-how can you do this? Andrew isn't worth your support at all!"

Victoria smiled disdainfully. "Calvin, a useless piece of trash like you should just keep quiet! If it weren't for my sake, Andrew would have ended you already."

Calvin's face twisted with humiliation. He did not say another word, but his expression was dark. He reached for his drink, only to remember it had been taken away.

The truth was, Calvin feared Andrew, especially after seeing that even Goldridge's most powerful figures could not keep him down. If Andrew ever decided to take him or the Peck family out, it would be far too easy.

However, what stunned Calvin most was that Victoria valued Andrew this highly.

Was this kid really that powerful now in Gabo Creek?

Matthias chuckled softly and shook his head. "Mrs. Peck, I've long since left the worldly life behind. The violence and bloodshed of the martial world no longer suit me."

Calvin jumped in quickly. "Exactly! Someone like Abbot Graves shouldn't get involved in fights. Victoria, Andrew's just a kid… What power could he possibly have? Backing him as King of Gabo Creek is pure fantasy. If he could pull that off, then I could be the leader of the Southern Martial Union."

He let out an awkward laugh, but when no one joined in, he fell silent.

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