Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 3031

Franz said, "They're getting closer and closer to Throne City! But for some reason, they've only launched two probing attacks. They haven't actually gone all out to assault Throne City."

Juno frowned and added, "That's right, the Cathedral's army is acting strange. They're already right at the Ludendorff family's doorstep. If they just flatten Throne City, then the King of the Wastelands will be finished! But Kass and the two archangels have been staying out of sight the whole time! The Cathedral's forces have only harassed Throne City a few times, but none of them were real attacks."

Andrew asked, "Juno, did you see all this yourself?"

Juno nodded. "Yes. I scouted it personally and even got close to Kass' command tent. At the time, I was wondering if he had gone to the Deadlands instead!"

Andrew shook his head. "Kass and the two archangels never went there, but Mephiston did go, and he slipped into The Veiled Paradise quietly and without drawing any attention."

Knox exclaimed in shock, "The entrance to that legendary realm actually opened? Andrew, why didn't you guys follow them in?"

Andrew waved his hand. "My dad didn't want me to go in, and besides, I couldn't go in alone. If I left, Nyx and you guys wouldn't be able to hold Abyss City."

Knox scratched his head awkwardly. "Yeah, that makes sense. I was just curious what The Veiled Paradise actually looks like inside."

Nyx said coldly, "You'd better rein in that restless curiosity of yours. The people who've entered that sanctuary are all powerhouses from every faction. Knox, if you went in, you'd most likely die."

Knox shrank back with an awkward laugh.

Franz said gravely, "Andrew, when something changes this suddenly, there is always something behind it. With the Cathedral's army suddenly stopping its attack on Throne City, do you think they might turn around and join forces with the Ludendorff family to attack us instead?"

Andrew shook his head. "That's impossible. First of all, Abyss City's strategic value isn't worth a fight to the death for the Cathedral. Second, with Nyx and me here, plus all of Dragonfang. Even if the Cathedral took Abyss City, they'd suffer countless casualties with nothing to show for it."

Nyx actually smiled for once and rolled her eyes. "Please don't joke around, okay? No matter who the Pope is, there's no way he's one of the Ludendorff family. Otherwise, what would be the point of them fighting themselves?"

Andrew nodded. "Exactly my point! So I'm guessing that powerful reinforcements for the Ludendorff family are about to arrive, and that's Raiden's backup plan. Otherwise, there's no way he would feel safe just entering The Veiled Paradise without worrying about his family!"

Juno said coldly, "The three Dark Clans have always been in cahoots with the Ludendorff family. Besides that, the three great Western Empires also have secret dealings with the Ludendorff family that nobody knows about. By backing the King of the Wastelands, those three Empires have raked in plenty of benefits."

Andrew said, "That's about right, so we'll just watch and wait. But watching and waiting doesn't mean doing nothing. Mr. Hearst, put out word to attract any refugee mercenaries and powerful fighters interested in coming to Abyss City. It's time for Dragonfang to expand from an organization to a legion."

Franz was delighted. "We've already done that, and Abyss City has already started widely accepting Wasteland refugees who come seeking shelter. It's really surprising, but quite a few skilled fighters have actually come to join us!"