Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2836

Just like that, an entire night passed.

Everything remained utterly silent Inside Mount Lourneau's Trinity Grand Hall.

Roman had been waiting outside the hall the whole time, afraid that Andrew and Valerie might slip away from Mount Lourneau without him noticing. If that happened, all his efforts would be for nothing.

Dawn broke on the horizon, painting the sky with golden rays. However, Trinity Grand Hall remained deathly quiet.

Roman hesitated for a moment before approaching the entrance to peer inside. He shouted, "Luther!"

From within, Luther's voice called out. "Is that Roman? Come in."

Roman's spirits lifted as he strode into the hall. Upon looking around, he immediately asked in confusion, "Where are Mr. Lloyd and Ms. Reyes?"

Luther replied flatly, "They're resting in the side chamber."

Roman felt an invisible weight lift from his shoulders. He had feared that Andrew and Valerie had already left Mount Lourneau during the night. If so, it would have been a serious loss.

Luther watched him intently before suddenly saying, "Roman, do you remember when I came out of seclusion and asked you to see me?"

Roman smiled. "Luther, I'm here now, aren't I? You probably want to ask about the recent situation in Holtrien, right? Things are very tense in Chetvine. The Lloyd royal family has openly turned against Mr. Vazquez, and the Cunningham family, acting as his vanguard, has been clashing with the Lloyd royal family.

Luther's expression did not soften. He suddenly asked, "Roman, what benefits did Guillermo promise you?"

The seemingly random question left Roman stunned. "Luther, what do you mean?"

Luther snorted. "No need to play dumb with me. You want to kill Andrew to win Guillermo's favor. Don't rush to deny it. I may be slow, but I'm not stupid. Your intention in sending Andrew into Harmony Cavern was obvious. The other apprentices couldn't see it, but do you really think I've led Mount Lourneau my whole life and I can't see through your schemes?"

Roman's face shifted again and again.

Finally, he clenched his teeth. "Fine, yes, I promised Guillermo I would get rid of the kid. Luther, he's already a cripple, and Mount Lourneau can't afford to go against Guillermo. Why shouldn't we take the chance to do him a favor and eliminate Andrew? This would bring us closer to Mr. Vazquez, and that's the best path for Mount Lourneau to rise and grow."