Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 3126

Vance smiled. "You're sharp, knowing exactly what I'm thinking. I suspect that bastard Andrew is deliberately setting up a smokescreen for me. He says he can't wait and wants to attack Throne City, but anyone with half a brain can see that would obviously draw attacks from all sides, maybe even massive assaults, completely counterproductive.

"So our natural assumption would be that Andrew just came here to spout nonsense and blow smoke, and that he has no real intention of striking first. Based on this seemingly rational psychology, none of us would take his threat to attack seriously. But that's precisely when this bastard exploits that psychological gap and suddenly deploys his army to launch a fierce assault on Throne City; a surprise within a surprise!"

He continued, "By then, we'd realize it too late, and trying to stop him would put us a step behind. By the time we actually get there, Throne City would already be in his hands."

Iridessa's delicate face filled with shock and fear. "This man is truly terrifying! To think of something like that… Vance, based on what you're saying, Andrew almost certainly has exactly that intention. He very likely will launch a sudden attack."

Vance sneered. "We're all from the East. Though he's from Holtrien, and we're from Eastonia. But since ancient times, Eastonians have continuously studied Holtrien's knowledge and culture, especially their philosophical and military strategies."

He snorted. "By now, we've long surpassed them in both. Whatever Andrew can think of, I certainly won't fall short of either. Iridessa, it is time to mobilize the power behind us. Once Andrew makes his move, we strike immediately."

Iridessa smiled sweetly. "Vance, your wisdom truly lives up to your title as Eastonia's crown prince. So, when do we make our move? Do we strike at Throne City or Abyss City?

Vance replied coldly, "Throne City, of course. Let them fight… While the cat's away, the mice will play. Better yet, let the Ludendorffs and Andrew tear each other apart. Then victory will be ours. Earlier, I told him I'd take advantage of the situation to raid his home base, Abyss City. That was just to scare him. After all, revealing all kinds of misleading information can effectively disrupt an opponent's plans."

'I will kill this powerful man, then disappear into seclusion and never marry for the rest of my life,' she thought.

In the first half of her life, she had only one goal: to study covert arts and grow stronger.

As for everything else, Iridessa gave it no second thought.