Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 3127

News spread that Abyss City was about to launch the final offensive against the Ludendorff family. No one knew how it leaked, yet it spread like wildfire across the Wastelands.

In an instant, reactions erupted from every faction. They varied greatly, but without exception, none of them were willing to sit back and let Andrew succeed.

Someone remarked, "Throne City belongs to the Dark Clans. Andrew of Abyss City is just dreaming."

"The Ludendorff family is already a dying flame, barely holding on. Raiden is trapped in the Veiled Paradise and probably never imagined that his family's rule over the Wastelands would end like this. How ironic."

Another chimed in, "Andrew is sly and treacherous. Trust him, and you are finished. His talk of attacking is nothing but bluffing. No matter how you look at it, it is deliberate smoke meant to deceive."

"Whether it is smoke or not does not matter. That kid has an enormous appetite, and we are no less hungry."

A man said, "We have all been eyeing the Ludendorff stronghold, waiting to tear it apart. He wants Throne City, but we want it even more!"

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In just a single day, every major force in the Wastelands began to stir. Whether they planned to strike first and attack Throne City or had other purposes, all sides were gearing up and ready for war at any moment.

After all, only by staying prepared could they respond to any sudden developments.

In Abyss City, Andrew listened quietly to the intelligence that Juno had personally gathered, and Nyx had also brought back plenty of information.

Franz was getting on in years, and his martial arts had hit a bottleneck. Reginald had quietly mentioned this to Andrew before, and once matters in the Wastelands were settled, Andrew would take Franz back to Holtrien.

The old military intelligence agent had wandered for decades and deserved to retire and enjoy peace.

Nyx said, "Aurora City has brought in a large number of troops. Vance really did keep something in reserve. Just by the numbers alone, there are over ten thousand soldiers. It looks like he had ambitions for dominance long ago and prepared thoroughly."

Andrew replied calmly, "That is nothing surprising. When it comes to strategy, we Easterners have always had an edge over the Westerners."

Nyx pouted slightly and said, "Are you indirectly saying we are the stupid ones?"