Andrew sneered. "On the surface, you act like you don't care, but deep down, you know exactly how serious the consequences of my words are. You can kill me, but the Cathedral's war in the Wastelands absolutely cannot fail.

"If your actions cause the Cathedral's efforts to crumble and tens of thousands of Vindicators to die for nothing, Arya, I'm afraid you'll be the one who ends up dead. The Pope will probably personally burn you at the stake in Lomuia's execution grounds."

Arya took a deep b