Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 3160

White banners fluttered in the wind. They were planted all along the route the procession passed.

Andrew's expression was solemn as he walked forward toward the white command tent, under the gazes of Cathedral warriors that were angry, cold, or blindly devoted.

Two luxurious coffins were carried out on the shoulders of Cathedral knights.

Andrew stood to the side and stepped aside in courtesy.

Kass looked pale as he sat inside a luxury vehicle. As the car passed Andrew, he lowered the window.

Andrew looked at him and nodded. "Your Eminence."

Kass' face was cold, and then he forced a bitter smile. "Farewell, Mr. Lloyd. Congratulations on taking Throne City and ruling the Wastelands in one decisive move."

Andrew shook his head. "I never had much interest in ruling the Wastelands. Everything happened because I had no other choice. The era of the Ludendorff family should have ended long ago."

Kass fell silent for a moment. Surprisingly, he did not mock or argue, but only said, "Now, you are the greatest lord in the Wastelands. You and the Lomuia Grand Cathedral never had any deep hatred toward each other; only minor friction. Andrew, I have a request. I hope you treat the people of the Wastelands kindly, because life here has never been easy."

Andrew agreed, "Of course. Even if you did not say it, I would still do the same."

Kass smiled faintly. "That is good. Although I've failed the Pope's expectations and let my Lord's glory be insulted, at least you're not the Ludendorff family, and you won't be as brutal as they were. Though you're not a follower of my Lord, your kindness is seen by Him, and He will be comforted."

Andrew remained silent, unsure of what to say.

Andrew sighed. "Take care, Your Eminence."

Andrew still respected Kass. This fanatical believer of the Cathedral had already done everything he could in the Wastelands. His persistence, strength, and unwavering faith were all worthy of recognition.

As the window slowly rolled up, Kass suddenly said, "By the way, Arya did not leave with us. If you see her, Mr. Lloyd, please inform her that we have withdrawn and returned to Lomuia."

Andrew narrowed his eyes slightly. "Arya did not leave? Does she still want to keep entangling herself with me?"

Kass smiled helplessly through the window. "The Pope's order has already been delivered clearly. She must return to Lomuia to face a trial for dereliction of duty, without any delay. So you can rest assured. She will not keep bothering you. But Arya... has disappeared."