While Vance thought the Gods were blind, Iridessa's belief was much simpler.

She thought Andrew could already be called a warlord in his own right. At the very least, the way he acted was completely in the style of a conqueror.

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Inside the Throne Hall, all the lights were turned on, and everything gleamed with gold. Despite the intense siege, the place had not been badly damaged.

After all, it had been the pride of the Ludendorff family, so its structure was still solid.

Andrew sat alone o