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Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) Chapter 3198

Andrew’s expression turned serious. “Mr. Thornton, don’t be discouraged. These things depend on timing. When the moment arrives, everything falls into place. If I hadn’t faced life and death in the Outlands, I wouldn’t have advanced this quickly either.”

Jerome nodded slowly. “Thank you for that.”

Andrew turned to Eric, frowning. “What’s with the swelling on your face? As far as I know, Mr. Thornton’s never laid a hand on you.”

Eric waved it off like it was nothing. “It’s fine. Just ran into some idiot who thought he was untouchable. Once I get stronger, I’ll deal with him.”

Andrew’s gaze sharpened. “Someone at the Martial Tower targeting you?”

“It’s just a scratch,” Eric said lightly. “I’m not bothered.”

Jerome’s voice turned cold. “It’s the Nieves family from the Sylvan Peaks. They’ve stationed people in Chetvine. Their heir, Skylar, has clashed with Eric multiple times.”

He paused before continuing. “It all goes back to two years ago, when the Nieves family joined the hunt for you, Andy. After they failed, they refused to let it go. They’ve been provoking us ever since. This is the Martial Tower—military territory—so Skylar doesn’t dare cross the line. But the friction is constant.”

Andrew’s tone went flat. “What floor is Skylar on?”

Eric immediately waved him off. “Don’t. I said it’s fine. You just got back—why waste your time on them? Skylar’s gotten lucky. He’s involved with Mikayla, Lorenzo’s daughter. And Lorenzo is Guillermo’s right-hand man. We’re not ready to openly clash with Guillermo yet, so let it go.”

Andrew understood instantly.

Guillermo still held peak power in Chetvine. Even with quiet backing from the Lloyd royal family, Eric and Jerome always prioritized stability. With Andrew gone and their own strength limited, they had no reason to escalate things.

But Andrew was back now.

And he had already intended to settle accounts with Guillermo.

The timing couldn’t be better.

“Let’s go,” Andrew said with a faint smile. “We’ll have a proper talk with Mr. Skylar Nieves.”

His tone was calm—but absolute.

Eric hesitated only a second before clenching his jaw. “Fine. Let’s do it.”

Jerome almost advised caution. Andrew had just returned; making a move so quickly seemed rash.

Then the thought shifted.

Andrew was a Martial God now.

Why should he worry?

Jerome straightened. If Andrew chose to act, then he would trust him completely.

—

On the twentieth floor of the Martial Tower, Skylar sat in meditation.

As the heir of the Nieves family, his strength was respectable—barely stepping into the Martial Emperor realm.

Though, truthfully, it was a watered-down version.

With the upcoming marriage alliance with the Owens family, the Nieves had poured resources into forcibly raising Skylar’s cultivation. It bolstered their image in Chetvine and ensured no one would look down on them.

Now, Skylar wasn’t just an individual.

He represented the Nieves family’s standing in the city.

At the very least, he had managed to win Mikayla over and maintained steady training.

Suddenly—

Bang.

The training room doors were shoved open.

Skylar’s eyes snapped open, irritation flashing across his face.

When he saw Eric step in, a sneer curled across his lips.

“Eric,” he drawled. “You’re no match for me. Why come here just to embarrass yourself?”

He rose slowly, brushing off his sleeves.

“I know you’re bitter. Angry. Resentful. But what can you do? I outclass you in every way.”

His smile turned colder.

“So be smart. Turn around and leave before my patience runs out.”