Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 3057

Andrew said coldly, "Now isn't the time to rest. Since the Cathedral is determined to take us down in the end, I have no choice but to strike first."

Nyx quickly said, "Andrew, don't escalate the conflict with the Cathedral too far. Trust me, I've known Arya since we were young. She's someone who… Well, you'll understand how terrifying she is."

Andrew smiled. "Nyx, are you worried I'll make an enemy of the Cathedral at this point? No, when I say strike first, I didn't mean attacking the Cathedral's army. I meant taking this opportunity to sweep through the other major cities in the Wastelands. At the very least, I need to rapidly arm the Dragonfang Legion."

Nyx smiled. "On that point, I actually agree."

Using Aurora City and Abyss City as central points, Andrew had his warriors begin sweeping through the surrounding areas. Aside from Throne City, which they could not touch for now, Andrew's approach to the remaining smaller cities was simple: attack hard.

With Nyx, the martial god assassin, infiltrating first to carry out clean sweeps, and Petra and Franz leading troops in frontal pressure, city after city fell with little resistance.

These cities held little strategic significance, and Andrew had no intention of occupying them. He simply plundered the munitions and captured enemy soldiers he needed, then immediately withdrew.

Additionally, Andrew had people constantly monitoring the Ludendorff family's headquarters.

The King of the Wastelands was being pushed to the brink. At a time like this, not counterattacking would be impossible. When cornered, even a rabbit will bite, let alone the ruthless Ludendorff family.

Sure enough, Juno personally returned to Abyss City to report. "Throne City's forces have started moving. From the looks of it, they're heading straight for both Abyss City and Aurora City."

Andrew was not surprised at all and nodded. "Attacking both sides simultaneously? Looks like they're betting I can't cover both fronts and will have to lose one."

Juno replied, "The Coven of Heavenly Radiance. This group is like us. They've also taken several cities. But overall, they're all small cities, nothing significant. Right now, though, they keep pushing forward and are already eyeing our territory."

Andrew smiled. "Very good. Tell The Coven of Heavenly Radiance's leader that I'm willing to give Aurora City to him. From now on, we'll be allies."

Juno was stunned. "You're just giving Aurora City to The Coven of Heavenly Radiance for nothing? Why? We put in so much effort…"

Andrew waved his hand, smiling as he interrupted her, "Go on, hurry. Don't worry. We won't lose any of our territory. It's just temporarily loaned out. I've pretty much figured out where this Coven comes from. If I'm not mistaken, it's another one of my mortal enemies. Before he can blindside me, I need to take care of him first."

Juno was thoroughly confused. She could not understand why Andrew seemed to have so many mortal enemies. Nonetheless, she said nothing and immediately went to carry out the orders.