Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2977

Nyx scoffed. "Everyone knows the truth about how Rosemary died. Andrew could never do something like that, and I believe in him."

Prescott shook his head. "Facts speak louder than words. You may not believe it, but the Cathedral does. They'll never let him go. With Mephiston's terrifying power and Kass' fierce aggression, Dragonfang won't hold out for long."

Nyx stopped talking, as if she had been intimidated.

Prescott felt secretly thrilled because this was exactly the effect he wanted.

Garal added fuel to the fire. "Dragonfang once had such a fearsome reputation. Who would've thought you'd fall to this level? It's really sad. Abyss City can provide temporary shelter, but we can't keep you safe forever. Anyway, what are your plans going forward?"

Franz let out a sigh. "Honestly, we're at the end of our rope. The Wastelands are Dragonfang's natural habitat. If we leave, Dragonfang's reason for existing would cease to exist."

Garal nodded enthusiastically and smiled. "Exactly! But you've seen the current situation. The Cathedral is coming in strong, sweeping everything aside. Even Abyss City is struggling."

Andrew suddenly spoke up. "Governor, I have something to say, but I don't know if it's appropriate."

Garal waved his hand. "Speak freely. Even though you and our Ludendorff family have had deadly feuds, the current situation requires us to put past grievances aside and unite against our common enemy."

Andrew said gratefully, "Thank you for understanding, Governor. I think our two sides could cooperate. Dragonfang takes shelter in your Abyss City, and we provide military force to protect Abyss City. We can cooperate for mutual benefit. What do you think?"

Garal smiled but deliberately gave no answer, clearly dragging it out.

Prescott stepped in as the bad cop and sneered, "Andrew, that was quite the calculation. Taking refuge in Abyss City, making us bear the pressure for Dragonfang and deal with the Cathedral. That's not very honorable of you."

Garal chuckled. Then, he suddenly said, "Perhaps her heart already belongs to someone."

Prescott naturally understood what Garal was implying. He hissed, "Then I'll make sure that Andrew dies. Besides, I'm not really that obsessed with this woman anyway. Adding another strong arm to the Ludendorff family is my real goal."

Garal nodded in satisfaction. "On that point, you have my approval. At the current rate, the Cathedral's main army will reach Abyss City soon. Whatever you decide to do, I'm giving you full authority. I only have one requirement: protect my city."

Prescott smiled viciously. "That goes without saying. However, the most perfect outcome would be for Andrew to be brutally killed in combat with the Cathedral's forces. That way, my beloved Nyx would have every reason to join the Ludendorff family."

Garal shook his head. "That's up to you. I'm not interested in such matters. Go on, I need to rest now."

Prescott said darkly, "I won't be able to sleep tonight. I need to find a couple of women to blow off some steam! Ever since Nyx arrived, she's got me all worked up!"