Read Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) Novel by Only For You Updated 2025 -26 - Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) Chapter 3389

Azrael’s expression turned solemn.

“Your Majesty!”

The projection before him was none other than the great emperor of the Fraines Empire, Silvio Caesar.

Silvio let out a cold snort. “I have no interest in whatever happened on your side, so there’s no need to be nervous. I contacted you for only one reason. You need to accelerate the war against Holtrien. Whether you win or lose isn’t important—but there’s a particular individual you must investigate thoroughly.”

Azrael was taken aback.

“Your Majesty, please enlighten me.”

Silvio paused for a moment before speaking again, his tone icy. “The progenitor of the Dark Clans—the Vampire Queen—came to see me. Not just me. The emperors of the other two empires received the same notice.”

He continued, “The Vampire Queen believes someone has awakened within Holtrien who poses a fatal threat to her. She’s deeply unsettled right now. Or rather… she’s afraid. She has demanded that we find the person she’s looking for.”

Azrael was stunned.

“Who could that be? Your Majesty, is there really someone in this world capable of making the Vampire Queen afraid?”

Silvio’s smile turned strange.

“Whether such a person exists doesn’t concern me. In fact, I hope they do. If Holtrien truly has someone powerful enough to kill her… that would be the best possible news for our three great Western Empires.”

Azrael lowered his voice. “I’ll do everything in my power.”

Silvio nodded. “According to the Vampire Queen’s sensing, the person she fears should be somewhere within the region under your command. Azrael, remember this—don’t underestimate Holtrien.”

He continued calmly, “We’ve clashed with them countless times, but we’ve never truly gained the upper hand. Stabilize our foundation first.”

Azrael answered firmly, “I won’t disappoint you, Your Majesty.”

Silvio gave a final nod, and the projection slowly faded away.

Azrael remained standing where he was, deep in thought.

On the Western continent, the oldest and most terrifying existence was naturally the Vampire Queen. However, only a handful of people truly knew that. Even Azrael himself only understood fragments of the truth.

Among the political elites and royal families of the great empires, simply having contact with Dukes or Princes of the Dark Trinity was already considered impressive. As for an ancient being like the Vampire Queen, the number of people who truly knew of her existence was shockingly small.

The reason was simple: a being like her had no need to move openly through the world.

Centuries had passed. Civilizations had risen and collapsed. None of it had required her direct involvement.

She simply maintained her grip on the leaders of the world’s most powerful empires, pulling strings from the shadows—and that was enough.

Silvio Caesar was one of those leaders, which was exactly why he wanted her dead.

Even an emperor had his pride. No one, regardless of their title, enjoyed being someone else’s puppet.

Azrael understood that Silvio’s ambitions ran deeper than what had just been said aloud. The emperor didn’t merely want to eliminate the Vampire Queen.

He wanted her power for himself.

Still, that was the kind of knowledge that remained buried. Azrael wouldn’t have spoken of it even in his sleep. The forces involved were far too profound—far beyond his level of understanding.

The recent assault had left the Three Empires’ allied army shaken and demoralized.

Azrael executed several generals, temporarily suppressing the unrest. But the anger and hatred burning inside him only grew stronger.

Then—

“Andrew Lloyd of Holtrien, come out and face me!”

A thunderous roar exploded above Cliffside Gate.

Azrael stood alone before the massive fortress, clad in full combat armor. Energy crackled around him as he gripped a long spear, openly challenging the entire stronghold by himself.

His plan was simple.

Kill Andrew first.

Strip Holtrien of its backbone.

Then launch the full offensive.

Andrew had been the reason everything fell apart last time. And if Azrael could eliminate him in a one-on-one fight, he was confident the Cavendish royal family’s defensive line would collapse soon after.