---- Chapter 3160 White banners fluttered in the wind. They were nted all along the route the procession passed. Andrew''s expression was solemn as he walked forward toward the whitemand tent, under the gazes of Cathedral warriors that were angry, cold, or blindly devoted. Two luxurious coffins were carried out on the shoulders of Cathedral knights. Andrew stood to the side and stepped aside in courtesy. Kass looked pale as he sat inside a luxury vehicle. As the car passed Andrew, he lowered the window. Andrew looked at him and nodded.
"Your Eminence." Kass'' face was cold, and then he forced a bitter smile. "Farewell, Mr. Lloyd. Congrattions on taking Throne City and ruling the Wastnds in one decisive move." Andrew shook his head. "I never had much interest in ruling the Wastnds. Everything happened because I had no other choice. The era of the Ludendorff family should have ended long ago." Kass fell silent for a moment. Surprisingly, he did not mock or ---- argue, but only said, "Now, you are the greatest lord in the Wastnds.
You and the Lomuia Grand Cathedral never had any deep hatred toward each other; only minor friction. Andrew, I have a request. I hope you treat the people of the Wastnds kindly, because life here has never been easy." Andrew agreed, ''Of course. Even if you did not say it, I would still do the same." Kass smiled faintly. "That is good. Although I''ve failed the Pope''s expectations and let my Lord''s glory be insulted, at least you''re not the Ludendorff family, and you won''t be as brutal as they were.
Though you''re not a follower of my Lord, your kindness is seen by Him, and He will beforted." Andrew remained silent, unsure of what to say. Kass said calmly, "Mr. Lloyd, you are very smart. Or rather, you are a truly formidable figure. Our Cathedral and the Dark ns fought a brutal battle. Both sides suffered devastating losses. At least in the short term, no one will have the strength to start another war in the Wastnds.
And so, you gained the time and space to stabilize Throne City and the entire Wastnds." He scoffed and added, "I don''t know whether this was heaven''s will or whether you, Andrew, were truly chosen by fate. The final winner was not the Cathedral, nor the Dark ns, but you." Andrew stayed silent. He could hear the unwillingness, ---- exhaustion, and deeply hidden resentment in Kass'' words. Nheless, winners ruled, and losers fell, and the oue had already been decided. In the end, the Cathedral had be a stepping stone for Andrew.
It was precisely because the Cathedral and the Dark ns had both been badly wounded that he had risen to the top. Andrew did not deny this, yet it had already happened and be an undeniable fact. Now, he was the strongest power in the Wastnds. No matter how much hatred Kass carried in his heart, he could only swallow it in silence. He said, "Anyway, I will take my leave. After escorting the bodies of the two angels back to the Cathedral, I will be stripped of my title as Scarlet Cardinal.
After that, I will spend the rest of my life in a monastery, living in seclusion and never stepping into the outside world again." Andrew sighed. "Take care, Your Eminence." Andrew still respected Kass. This fanatical believer of the Cathedral had already done everything he could in the Wastnds. His persistence, strength, and unwavering faith were all worthy of recognition. As the window slowly rolled up, Kass suddenly said, "By the way, ---- Arya did not leave with us. If you see her, Mr.
Lloyd, please inform her that we have withdrawn and returned to Lomuia." Andrew narrowed his eyes slightly. "Arya did not leave? Does she still want to keep entangling herself with me?" Kass smiled helplessly through the window. "The Pope''s order has already been delivered clearly. She must return to Lomuia to face a trial for dereliction of duty, without any dy. So you can rest assured. She will not keep bothering you. But Arya... has disappeared."