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    ---- Chapter 3059 Iridessa said, "I could easily disguise myself and infiltrate his inner circle, or disguise myself as a woman he deeply loves. That way, he''ll definitely let his guard down. When the opportunityes, I''ll take him out with one strike." Vance was somewhat tempted but still shook his head. " Iridessa, there''s no need to rush. You''re my own sister, and Andrew isn''t someone to underestimate. I can''t let you take risks lightly. Get changed and dressed up.


    You''lle with me to Abyss City." He added, "I want to test Andrew myself, and if he truly cannot hold Abyss City and shows weakness, then I would be a fool not to take it." Iridessa giggled. "Alright! Then I''m off." Still kneeling, she slid backward smoothly, and her perky hips moved with striking strength and sticity. With a sudden burst of force, she spun in ce and vanished into a wisp of smoke. From start to finish, she never revealed her face. Vance was extremely satisfied. Iridessa''s covert techniques had reached the point of wless deception.


    Even he sometimes could not tell the difference. ---- In Abyss City, Andrew received battle reports that the Ludendorff family''s two armies were closing in. If they were not concerned about Andrew having some trick up his sleeve or about the Cathedral suddenly turning to attack their vulnerable home base, these two armies would have alreadyunched their assault. Juno rushed back to the city and reported, "Prince Vance, the head of The Coven of Heavenly Radiance, has arrived." Andrew sneered. "As expected of a bunch of scavenger vultures.


    Whether it is real or not, the moment they smell blood or rot, they can''t help bute take a look. Let our distinguished guest in and treat him well." Juno turned to receive them, and soon enough, Vance entered the city hall of Abyss City with a single attendant, strutting in without restraint. Vance was dressed in the typical attire of Eastonian nobility, colorful and extremely mboyant. Beside him was Iridessa, disguised as a servant. She looked pale-faced and timid, small in stature, keeping her head down and hiding behind Vance the entire time. Andrew stood up and greeted him first.


    "Prince Vance, long time no see. It has been many years since Eastonia, and I never ---- thought we would meet again in a ce as troubled as the Ounds." Vance snorted. "Andrew, spare me the pleasantries. What''s your game with Aurora City?" Andrew raised an eyebrow. "Didn''t I already say? I''m giving it to you for free." Vance sneered. "Giving it to me for free? You expect me to believe you''re that generous? I know exactly what kind of person you are. I haven''t forgotten what you did back in Eastonia. Now you''re here pretending to be a good guy?


    Do you think I''m the type to forgive and forget?" Andrew sighed. "Ohe on, Prince Vance, I was young and foolish back then. So I set fire to your shrine... Is that such a big deal? Look at you, it''s been so many years. Why are you still hung up on it?" Vance scoffed. "Just a fire? You abducted our Imperial Consort, held her captive for two days and nights, and when she returned, she waspletely broken. She eventually starved herself to death. Andrew, you fiend... The Emperor issued a death warrant for you back then.


    You must pay with your life." Andrew said helplessly, "What if I told you I didn''t do anything to your Imperial Consort back then? Would you believe me?" ---- Vance replied coldly, "I''d have to be an idiot to believe that. Andrew, if you''re a man, have the courage to admit it. Do you dare say you didn''t vite her body?" As he said this, Iridessa visibly trembled. The detail did not escape Andrew''s sharp eyes. He narrowed his gaze slightly, looking at the attendant beside Vance. However, the person did not seem particrly unusual, so he looked away again.


    Then, he said, "Prince Vance, although I did cause some trouble in your country back then, and I''m somewhat sorry about it, your Imperial Consort was the Emperor''s woman, your mother. "Someone so worthy of respect was, by seniority, my elder, so how could I do something so inhuman? In truth, thises from your own dark suspicions. I took her only to save my own life, and it was ast resort, a move out of desperation."