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    ---- Chapter 2981 As soon as dawn broke the next day, Prescott''s men came to notify them that he wanted to see Andrew. Moreover, they emphasized that he would only see Andrew alone. Nyx refused to let Andrew go alone and insisted on apanying him. However, Andrew told her to rx and that he would check out what kind of game Prescott was ying first. Standing on the city wall, Prescott smiled and said, "Andrew, you see it now, right? A scouting unit from the Cathedral has already appeared outside the city. Uncle Garal and I n to take the initiative and strike first.


    Instead of sitting back and letting the army fully gather, it''s better to catch them off guard and seize the upper hand." Andrew nodded and replied, "That''s an excellent idea." Prescott paused, clearly surprised by Andrew''s reaction. He sneered and said, "Then, Andrew, this task will fall to you and your people. Don''t worry. We''ll send some troops to apany you out of the city." Andrew showed a troubled expression. Seeing this, Prescott snorted. "Andrew, you''re not refusing, are ---- you? Abyss City is small, and letting you all in has put Uncle Garal and me under a lot of pressure.


    Don''t you guys have a saying in Holtrien about taking up space without pulling your weight? If you and your people won''t step up, then I''ll be ina tough position here." Andrew suppressed a coldugh and nodded repeatedly, "Your knowledge is truly extensive... You even understand our Holtrien sayings so well. Fine then, since you need us to step up, we''ll step up for you. I just don''t know whether you n to take credit for it yourself or let someone else have the glory?" Prescott flew into a rage but forcibly held it back. After all, he was the one who had embarrassed Andrew first.


    He snorted and said, "Spare me your smart mouth and don''t try that in front of me. I will be direct: I need you and your people to eliminate the Cathedral''s forward force. Can you do it or not? Give me a straight answer." Andrew replied calmly, "Your Highness, you know I am still injured." Prescott sneered inwardly. Andrew being injured was perfect, as he wanted Andrew to die outside the city. He said, "Andrew, I truly sympathize with your situation. But you see, I have no better option.


    You wouldn''t expect me to personally lead troops for something this minor, would you?" ---- Andrew knew this bastard would never let him off easily. So, he stopped wasting words and agreed directly. "Fine. I''ll go outside the city to clear out the Cathedral''s advance troops. But my people still need a few more days to recover. So I''ll just lead Abyss City''s warriors out instead." Prescott smiled. "That''s no problem. Since you want to y the hero, I''ll certainly fulfill that wish. However, Nyx will definitely be very worried about you. If you''re not careful and something happens to you...


    Have you thought about what Nyx will do afterward?" Looking at this guy''s mocking expression, Andrew said tly, "Of course I''ve thought about it. If something really does happen to me by ident... Nyx will take the child she and I have and return to Holtrien, never involving herself in worldly affairs again!" Prescott choked. "What did you say?" However, Andrew did not bother with him anymore and turned to descend from the city wall Prescott''s fists slowly clenched tight, his face turning grim. He knew Andrew was deliberately provoking him, but he still could not believe his nerve.


    If it were not for the fact that Dragonfang still had value and that he did not want topletely burn the bridge with Nyx, Prescott would not mind turning around right now to take Andrew''s head and throw it down from Abyss City. ---- Soon, the city gates opened. Andrew led a few dozen men out of the city to clear Cathedral''s advance troops