Like Abyss City, Aurora City was one of the major cities surrounding the Ludendorff family's headquarters at Throne City. It was even larger than Abyss City, and its military strength was greater too. However, its strategic position was not quite as critical as Abyss City's.Nonetheless, the Ludendorff family had their own considerations for this. If the worst came to pass and Throne City fell or was overrun, the Ludendorff family's base of operations could temporarily relocate to Aurora City and start fresh.As the King of the Wastelands, the Ludendorff family had spent years rolling through rebellions and wars, and they understood perfectly well the wisdom of having multiple backup plans.'Once I'm back in the city and everything's sorted out, we'll coordinate with the main family base and attack Abyss City from both sides. I'm definitely going to take Andrew's head!' Ramon thought viciously. With Throne City's forces added to the mix, Andrew and Abyss City would fall for sure.

Ramon turned back and lunged at Andrew, who was closing in fast. Even if he died, he would make this bastard pay a price. However, when Andrew's greatsword came crashing down like a meteor, Ramon knew he was beyond saving. Even in a head-on fight, his current condition meant he would just be delivering himself to Andrew like a lamb to the slaughter. After Andrew kicked him hard in the chest, Ramon was sent flying, blood trailing through the air. He shouted, "Retreat!"Fighting through the excruciating pain that threatened to tear his body apart, Ramon knew he could not abandon what few men he had left. Otherwise, he would truly become a man with nothing. From the lord of Aurora City to a lone wanderer with nothing to his name.That was unacceptable.On Aurora City's walls, Nyx's black robe billowed in the wind, but she did not pursue Ramon. Petra ordered a ceasefire and opened the gates, personally leading forces to chase after Ramon and his handful of remaining subordinates.

Most shocking of all was the sheer amount of weapons. There was enough to arm an entire military division. Beyond that, Andrew also discovered two werewolf hearts in Ramon's treasury. Werewolf hearts could only be cultivated by werewolf dukes or stronger. The fact that Ramon collected these things suggested they were useful to him as well. However, most human fighters could not directly absorb werewolf hearts. Only a freak like Andrew could withstand the violent energy and bloodthirsty impulses within them. The price, unfortunately, was that Nyx suffered again and was pinned down by Andrew for another round of ruthless indulgence. Aurora City had an even more complete military system and infrastructure than Abyss City. The major city was completely self-sufficient. Under Ramon's careful management, Aurora City was actually quite wealthy.After occupying it, Andrew controlled the soldiers and had the city thoroughly looted. He believed that Aurora City was worth managing proper

Nyx thought for a moment and nodded. "You're absolutely right. But we still need to ask the Marshal what he thinks."As she spoke, she laughed first and teased Andrew with a playful look.Andrew naturally knew this beauty was messing with him. "Marshal? Dragonfang Legion is just getting started, so there's no marshal yet! At most, we're beginning to divide ranks by military hierarchy to better command the troops in battle. Petra, I'm calling you in because I have an idea. I want you stationed in Aurora City, fully in charge of its defense and governance."Petra was shocked and stammered, "Y-You want me in charge of Aurora City? It's such a massive city. How could I possibly be worthy of it? Plus, there are so many people here. The taxes alone, plus all the other revenue, are astronomical. If you hand all of that to me, I absolutely cannot handle it, and I do not think I have that kind of ability." He continued, "Andrew, Aurora City is extremely important. It's basically the second

The atmosphere had sunk to suffocating levels inside the Throne City's city hall. Nearly all of the Ludendorff family's top leadership had arrived.Alonzo sat in the main seat, his hands gripping the armrests so tightly that veins bulged and trembled. The others remained silent, staring at the figure in the center of the hall.It was Ramon. Half of his arm was gone, but the wound had been treated and bandaged. Nonetheless, he had returned to the Ludendorff family headquarters alone and empty-handed. For the Ludendorff family, this was nothing short of a catastrophe."So you're saying Aurora City and its surrounding satellite cities are lost too?" Alonzo's voice was hoarse. He had lost count of how many times he had asked this question. Ramon's expression was grim as his remaining arm reached across to touch where the other should have been. He growled, "Uncle Alonzo, are you interrogating me?"With a loud crash, Alonzo tore the dragon head ornament right off the armrest. His fu