Read Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) Novel by Only For You Updated 2025 -26 - Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) Chapter 3218

Soon, Nate’s report reached Hearstland, thousands of miles away.

The Hearst royal family erupted into chaos.

“Nate failed? That’s impossible!”

“There’s nothing impossible about it,” someone replied coldly. “There’s always someone stronger. We simply underestimated him.”

“Then we stop holding back. Eliminate him before he spirals out of control.”

“You idiot!” another snapped. “If we act openly, do you think the Lloyd royal family will just sit there?”

“What does that matter? He made it clear—he no longer represents the Lloyd family. He wants to break away and stir up trouble in Chetvine on his own. That’s our window. We strike now. If we wait any longer, he’ll only grow stronger—and more arrogant.”

That very day, the Hearst royal family made its decision.

Their strongest Martial God, Pablo Hearst, was ordered out of seclusion and sent directly to Chetvine.

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Pablo was a heavyweight of the same generation as Reginald. He was the Hearst royal family’s ultimate combat asset—only a single step away from the Beyond Mortal realm.

The Hearsts moved decisively. If they were going to act, they would crush Andrew with overwhelming force.

But they overlooked one crucial detail in Nate’s message:

A single Martial God was not enough.

The implication had been clear. If they wanted to move again, they would need to escalate—at least two Martial Gods.

Yet even the sharpest minds within the Hearst clan failed to grasp that warning.

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Back in Chetvine, Guillermo felt a deep unease after reading Nate’s message.

He sat in silence, face expressionless.

Lorenzo sensed the tension. “Mr. Vazquez… did something happen on Nate’s end?”

Guillermo tossed the phone onto the table. “See for yourself.”

Lorenzo glanced at the screen.

[Perhaps, besides you taking action personally, no one can handle him.]

He froze. “How is that possible?”

Jose leaned over, still wearing his usual dismissive look. “What now? Don’t tell me Andrew killed someone like Nate—”

But after reading the message, even he fell silent.

For once, the sarcastic commentary died on his lips.

Nate’s implication was obvious.

If only Guillermo himself could handle Andrew, then there was no one left to contain him.

Guillermo was tied for first on the Titan List—a genuine peak-level Martial God. If he personally stepped in, the chances of success were high.

But that was precisely the problem.

As the core pillar of their faction, could he afford the risk?

If—just if—something went wrong…

If he fell…

It wouldn’t simply be a defeat.

It would be collapse.

The countless forces aligned behind him would lose their anchor overnight.

Lorenzo broke the heavy silence.

“Mr. Vazquez, no matter what, you cannot take action yourself. You’re the cornerstone. You cannot put your life on the line.”

Jose nodded quickly. “I agree. If it comes down to it, we compromise. A real man knows when to bend. If Andrew truly is that formidable, there’s no shame in stepping back.”

He forced a strained smile.

“The wise adapt to circumstances, don’t they?”