Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 3060

Vance said coldly, "I knew you wouldn't admit it, but it doesn't matter anymore. As I just said, the Imperial Consort is already dead, and by the Emperor's order, all her titles and honors were stripped before she was executed. So, please mind your words. She's no longer my mother because she doesn't deserve to be."

Andrew's expression darkened. "Your Emperor was truly that heartless? When I took your Imperial Consort hostage back then, it was only because I had no other choice. In the end, I returned her untouched. Your family witnessed this with their own eyes, and yet you still had her executed? Vance, it's clear the Titoria royal family has little humanity left."

Vance erupted in fury but then suppressed his anger and sneered. "I didn't come here today to argue about old grudges. I'll be blunt: I want Aurora City, but I also want to take your life. So the choice is yours."

Andrew smiled faintly. "I know you want to kill me, but whether you have the ability to do so is another matter."

Returning to his seat, Andrew said leisurely, "I'm willing to give Aurora City to you for free. Listen carefully: for free. As for the reason, I know someone as suspicious as you will definitely ask. It's simple.

"We're both Easterners, and right now, our opponents are these Western barbarians. So I'd rather give Aurora City to you for nothing than return it to them. Additionally, the Ludendorff family's days are numbered. I'd like to invite you to join me in hunting down Throne City and wiping out this brutal family."

Vance's expression shifted uncertainly as he stared at Andrew.

Andrew was not in a hurry and smiled. "By the way, the Ludendorff family's army is about to reach Aurora City. If you really want it, agree quickly. Otherwise, my people will withdraw, and Aurora City will return intact to the Ludendorff family's hands.

"For me, that's not much of a loss since the city was originally theirs anyway. But that's your call. But for you, it's like having the winning lottery ticket and then setting it on fire right before you cash it in. It's up to you if you want to take that."

Vance was finally tempted. In the end, he turned his head and asked Andrew, "You're really willing to give it for free? No tricks?"

Vance appeared completely unafraid. "What? Are you going back on your word and want to fight? Andrew, you should know that if I want to leave, it won't be a problem."

Andrew said calmly, "Eastonian covert arts were famous for their endless variations, especially escape. Of course, I knew that. I'm just curious as to who your attendant is."

Vance's heart skipped a beat, worried that Andrew had seen through Iridessa's identity or discovered something suspicious. However, his face remained calm as he said, "An attendant is just an attendant; just another one of my retainers.

"What's the matter? Are you interested in my attendant? Since you're giving me Aurora City, how about I give her to you in return?"