Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 3151

Andrew said calmly, "No rush. Vance is lingering around because he's still plotting something. I want to see what he's up to."

There was another reason Andrew did not tell Nyx.

Victory had just been secured, and now was the time to build up Throne City. Everyone needed a break, which was exactly what he wanted to see. It was not the right time for more fighting.

Franz did what he did best, dealing with the wealthy merchants and stubborn factions in Throne City. Those who pledged loyalty to Andrew, the new ruler of the Wastelands, would be fine.

Those who refused? They had two choices: get lost and leave Throne City, or give up their lives.

Andrew did not actually have a tyrannical desire to oppress the people of the Wastelands. He simply wanted stability, harmony, and wealth for everyone. Initially, he had not really planned to overthrow the Ludendorff family's rule.

Everything had changed step by step, gradually leading him to where he stood today.

The battle between the Cathedral and the Dark Clans lasted a full day and night before finally ending.

Juno, who had gone to scout for information, returned with a pale face. She exclaimed, in horror, "The casualties are ridiculous. At least two-thirds of the Cathedral's warriors are dead. The werewolves and vampires had it even worse!"

Under the night sky, Andrew's face hovered between shadow and light. He had not expected that single spark to ignite such a raging inferno. At the time, he had genuinely needed the Cathedral and the dark army to fight to the death. Only then could he truly seize Throne City in one decisive strike.

So, he had sent Petyr, the vampire who had pledged allegiance to him, to stir things up in the vampire camp.

In truth, Petyr's role could have been optional. As long as Arya was not with the Cathedral army, the Dark Clans would inevitably have the upper hand. After all, Kass and two angels could not possibly withstand two dark progenitors, not to mention two Dark Princes waiting on the battlefield, ready to strike at any moment.

The loss of top-tier combat power meant the lower-ranked warriors suffered as well. Forget everything else; the Cathedral's morale plummeted instantly.

Kass fought alone, nearly getting killed himself. Only then did Arya realize what had happened, abandoning Andrew to confront the two dark progenitors.

At that point, Andrew had achieved his goal. Lomuia Grand Cathedral and Arya, the Battle Angel, had finally paid the ultimate price.

In the Wastelands, the Cathedral had been the most promising transcendent force to dominate the Outlands and replace the Ludendorff family. Now, it was completely broken, turning what should have been a winning game into an endgame.

Meanwhile, Andrew had grown stronger step by step. He had taken Throne City, claimed the brightest jewel of the Wastelands, and devoured its richest prize.

He had become the biggest winner since this great purge began.