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 Cathed

However, what held Iridessa's attention most was not Nyx's voice. It was the man's growls. Every rhythm, every impact, punching through the rain and into the core of her.She thought Andrew was terrifyingly powerful.The innocent Iridessa instinctively interpreted everything through martial strength. In her mind, she calculated silently how a man like Andrew could be so fierce even in something like this.Nyx was a martial god, but even her body probably could not withstand him, right?Moreover, Andrew was like a perpetual engine, every movement precise, deep, and fatal. His body was almost perfect, and no wonder his strength was so unreachable.Without realizing it, Iridessa listened too intently and became too absorbed.Nyx's cry suddenly pulled her back to reality. "Honey, I can't take it anymore. Let's stop tonight… just stop."Iridessa felt so ashamed that she wanted to disappear. She thought that tonight was really the worst time to come here. Then again, if she did not ac

Iridessa smiled and said, "Honey, I want you to kiss me."Yet secretly, she was thinking about how to make Andrew completely lower his guard. Or rather, how to push him into a state of absolute vulnerability.As she thought about it, Iridessa suddenly felt an indescribable tremor. Her throat became dry and hoarse.Before Andrew could make a move, she had already lowered her head on her own initiative and kissed him passionately.Feeling the foreign beauty's renewed vitality, Andrew chuckled and said, "Nyx, you seem especially energetic tonight."His hand moved and seized a fatal spot on Iridessa's chest.Iridessa let out a soft moan and continued to respond to Andrew. Yet, the warmth from his hand made her feel as if she were suffocating.Gradually, Iridessa let go of her guard, let go of herself, and chose to immerse herself completely. With a sudden movement, she flipped over, pinned Andrew down, and then sat on him.At that moment, Andrew never imagined that the woman before

Iridessa said bitterly, "You don't need to put on this act! I'm telling you, it's because of you that my mother died heartbroken. She's no longer Eastonia's Imperial Consort. Everything is in the past!"Andrew fell silent for a moment before asking, "Is it really like Vance said, that your mother was dethroned by the Emperor and executed?"Iridessa said sadly, "What else do you think happened? A big reason I wanted to kill you was to avenge my mother! Andrew, you're nothing but a scoundrel!"Andrew snorted coldly. "About what happened back then, all I can say is that I know nothing! Your mother was a good woman. Thanks to her, I was able to escape from the Eastonia royal family."But the Emperor was truly unimpressive, at least in my eyes. Nothing happened between your mother and me. Executing his own wife like that? I really wondered if the Emperor had something wrong with his head."Iridessa sneered. "At this point, do you think I would believe what you said? My mother was take

The next day, the Wastelands welcomed a bright sunny sky after the rain. In Throne City, everyone was busy as countless matters needed to be reorganized and planned. This most perfect great city in the Wastelands had now become a land of freedom and ease.Why was it called a land of ease? Because Andrew had issued an order that everyone could freely enter and leave the city gates.As long as they followed the newly announced rules and understood the boundaries, everything was fine.Of course, the so-called laws were nothing more than a few simple guidelines.Andrew had only ruled this massive city for one day, so it was impossible for him to draft formal laws, let alone fully implement them.Behind the freedom of movement, however, was strict defense. Every soldier of the Dragonfang Legion remained on constant alert.Taking the city had been difficult, yet Andrew had succeeded. If defending the city was the task now, the soldiers were full of confidence, because it surely could