At Throne City, urgent military reports flooded in.

A family elite knelt before the great hall, his voice urgent. "Sir, the Cathedral's army has bypassed Abyss City and is advancing on the family's headquarters. They're currently less than 120 miles from Throne City. All our outposts along the way have been unable to resist and have been overrun."

Alonzo, who had taken Raiden's place presiding over the Ludendorff family's central affairs in the great hall, was shocked.

"How did they get here so fast? Has Abyss City already fallen to the Cathedral?"

His voice boomed, filled with furious disbelief.

The kneeling subordinate trembled as he replied, "There is no sign of change in Abyss City. From the intelligence we have, it should still be in Dragonfang's hands."

Alonzo stiffened, gritting his teeth. "So you're saying Abyss City allowed the Cathedral army to march straight through to attack Throne City? What the hell is that Andrew playing at?"

Cyril and the others were furious, pra