Adrian and the others headed for the mountain stream Lena mentioned, while Gloria called out to the others through her communicator. All the airdrop containers had communicators inside to help the stranded get in contact with the main unit. Meanwhile, Crystal instructed her technicians to keep track of the containers' locations. Every container had its own GPS so that headquarters could track them at a moment's notice. Soon, all of the airdrop containers' markers showed up on the screen."Draco, I've sent all of the markers for the airdrop containers to your equipment.""Thanks."Adrian responded and turned on the device on his wrist, which showed every single marker around him. He remained silent after that and sped toward the stream.***At that moment, near the endless stream in Serpent's Haven…A flurry of footsteps could be heard coming from the forest, followed by two figures rushing out from within before landing in the freezing stream"Argh!" one of them yelled miser
Berserk became elated and carried Ridge on his back. "Wyvern Peak must've been the ones who made that airdrop last night. Hang in there, Ridge. We might just get out of this!"Berserk carried his comrade and headed for the airdrop container one step at a time, but tripped and fell due to extreme exhaustion. Still, he pressed on, crawling on the ground with Ridge on his back. His hands were cut by the razor-sharp rocks, but he did not seem to be in the slightest bit of pain. Meanwhile, Ridge was fading in and out of consciousness. His thigh was completely infested, and he would not live for much longer if he did not receive treatment soon. "We're almost there, Ridge. Stay with me. There might be antibiotics in the container. We've got a fighting chance if we can get there to collect weapons and resources!"Hang in there. Remember that your fiancee's waiting for you to go home!” Berserk continued to talk as he crawled.Ridge's consciousness started to fade as he sat on Berserk's b
"Ridge!"Ridge!!!"Berserk's shouts could be heard from the direction of the rainforest stream. Ridge was laying on top of Berserk in a daze. He was close to dying from the infected wound on his thigh, plus his high fever. He was not aware that the woman he loved was waiting for him to go home."Hang in there! Just hang in there! We're almost there! Just a little more!!!" Berserk kept on yelling."Arghhhh!" Berserk's cry of despair seemed to give him power. Despite carrying Ridge on his back, he resolutely stood up and dashed for the airdrop container, which contained all of their hopes.‘So close! We're getting closer!'"There they are! I want them alive!" someone suddenly shouted, followed by more than twenty men charging out of the bank behind them. Berserk turned his head and saw the enemies getting closer, yet he paid them no attention. Instead, he took a deep breath and finally arrived at the container. Meanwhile, Ridge was almost passed out.In a panic, Berserk pu
"You b*stards… I'm going to kill all of you!" Berserk yelled before maniacally unleashing his weapon against the enemies crossing the stream.Bang! Bang! Bang!!!Several enemies fell onto the ground from the sweeping gunfire. But, some of them responded in time and found something to hide behind. Due to their immense numbers, a few of them tried to flank Berserk while the others covered them. Just as Berserk was about to jump out and launch another barrage of attack, a gunshot was heard, followed by his arm being pierced. With a “Boom,” the exploding bullet blew his arm off."Aaaaaargh!"Berserk screamed at the top of his lungs as he rolled across the ground. He looked at his arm and veins appeared in his eyes. Forcing himself to withstand the pain, he got back on his feet and fired his gun, killing two enemies. Now that his magazine was empty, and Berserk could not reload, he hurled away his gun and fell limp to the floor, looking up at the sky with empty eyes. He turned aroun
Adrian froze when he heard this.The rainforest was filled with bacteria, so Ridge's wound will surely be reinfected if they were to amputate him there. On the contrary, he would be given the death sentence if his wound was allowed to deteriorate any further.Everyone began to panic, but no one could come up with a solution. Adrian got on his knees before Ridge, realizing how dire the situation was when he saw the condition of the man’s thigh.Ridge was still half unconscious and his eyes were glazed over. He was in really bad shape."What should we do?" Lena asked urgently.In such a situation, not even Adrain could save Ridge, no matter how incredible he was. 'There are only two options right now. We could take care of his wound and leave his survival to fate. He may have a chance at surviving this if we go with this method. If we amputate him right here, he will die.'Adrian did not seem to have much of a choice at that moment. Meanwhile, Mya spoke through the communicator
Lena was a biologist and had done research on several major islands in the past. Adrian carefully scanned the terrain when he heard her words.'The stream feeds into a lake up front, and there are a lot of boulders on the opposing shore, making it an ideal place for an ambush. We'll have to follow the stream if we want to get past the lake.'Lena's right. This lake seems calm but is filled with all sorts of dangers.'"We're going to the opposite shore to lay down an ambush. Everyone, be careful when crossing the river, and make sure you aren't stepping on something you shouldn't be. Avoid accidents at all costs," Adrian said. "Yes, sir.”"Yes, sir." Everyone nodded, while Lena said, "While passing through the stream, we’ll come across a type of algae in the water. Please gather some. They serve as excellent antidotes for the vipers in this area."Everyone kept Lena's words in mind. Without hesitation, Adrian was the first to cross the stream, while the others followed. The
"Adrian!" Nyssa screamed."Sir!" "Sir!"The water swirled violently, causing big waves as Adrian drowned within. Everyone panicked when they saw this. Alan put Ridge down and was about to jump inside, but Gloria stopped him."Don't! Everyone, hide. We must have faith that Adrian will be all right. Mya, you need to hurry. The enemies are approaching!" Gloria yelled.Mya stood in a daze, watching the water return to its calm state. After taking a deep breath, she hastily led her men to the opposite shore. Everyone ducked behind covers when they arrived.Mya brought a few snipers with her up a hill for a better vantage point. At that moment, they were all silently watching the calm waters. Suddenly, a huge wave burst out, and Adrian emerged, carrying a huge alligator in his arms after being underwater for three whole minutes. The alligator's mouth had been torn apart and it was bleeding profusely. It was clearly dead. Everyone cheered when they saw him."I'm so glad you're a
Mya, who was lying flat on the opposing shore, pulled on her gun trigger and released a bullet into the air, aiming it at the fireball. Kaboom!!!A huge explosion happened, sending tremors through the surroundings. After firing that shot, she immediately got up and quickly disappeared from the boulder now that her position was exposed. Aveling was not expecting such a thing to happen. Furiously, he yelled, "F*ck! Why didn't anyone tell me they've got such an excellent sniper?! How many more shots do we have?""We're down to two shots. We haven't got any more after that.""Fire again!" Aveling yelled. Bang!Another fireball was released, and Mya rolled across the ground before aiming her weapon right at it.Kaboom!After the second fireball exploded in mid-air, Mya once again switched her location without wasting a single second. Moving like a cat, she avoided detection while her shiny bullet casings fell on the floor. At that moment, while Mya ran in search of a hiding
Edgar was determined to annihilate Adrian, and so he charged up his attack once again. The ground quaked, and towering trees fell one after another.Adrian’s eyes glinted coldly as he watched the scene unfold. He understood exactly what was happening and knew there would be no peace until one of them was defeated.Filled with a bloodthirsty desire, Edgar wanted nothing more than to kill Adrian. Adrian’s face darkened as he prepared to meet him with equal ruthlessness.At that moment, Edgar finally finished charging his attack and rushed forward. His sword transformed into countless blades that sliced through the air with devastating force.Adrian sneered. "Oh? So, you do have some skills, but I still advise you to surrender."Hearing this, Edgar's face twisted in anger. Adrian's remark felt like a blatant insult as if he was looking down on him."I’m going to destroy you!" Edgar swung his sword from an unexpected angle, aiming to break through Adrian’s defenses.Adrian sneered an
Adrian spoke calmly as he led Renee swiftly onward. He had no intention of lingering here. His destination lay elsewhere, and he didn’t want to waste time.As for the man pursuing them, Adrian had already gauged his abilities from his sword techniques. At most, Edgar had some skill, but Adrian was confident he could overpower Edgar in swordsmanship.Edgar, fuming with rage, shouted, “I don’t believe it! Are you some kind of sword expert?”Edgar’s attacks grew even more ferocious, his swordsmanship wild and fierce, as he charged forward. He was determined to end Adrian’s life here and now. Being known for his swordsmanship, Edgar could not tolerate being treated with such disdain. His heart burned with fury and unwillingness.Adrian glanced back dismissively and said, “I already told you, your swordsmanship is child’s play. Yet you refuse to believe it. How pitiful.”Edgar was nearly driven mad with rage. He had honed his swordsmanship for years, yet Adrian mocked it as child’s pla
“I can sense your strength. It’s decent, but you’re not qualified to fight me. This isn’t something you should get involved with," Edgar threatened, looking down on Adrian.Adrian’s expression turned icy as he retorted, “Is that so? I suggest you leave now. While you may have some strength, you’re not capable of swimming in my muddy waters.”Adrian was using Edgar’s own words against him, and Edgar’s face darkened. He hadn’t expected such resistance while trying to assassinate the princess.“Haha, boy, did you take care of that assassin group? It seems you have some skills, but you’ve made the wrong enemies. I advise you to step back before it’s too late,” Edgar said, visibly irritated.The assassins he had sent out hadn’t reported back. It seemed that Adrian had dealt with them. Otherwise, where could they have disappeared to?Adrian smirked. “I’ve already told you, you’re not qualified. Leave now. I don’t enjoy wasting my breath.”Adrian’s dismissive tone was almost like giving
Renee hadn’t expected their pursuers to catch up with them so quickly. It was much faster than she had imagined.Adrian’s expression darkened. He hadn’t anticipated that these people would return so soon. Who exactly had Renee offended? It was clear that their attackers were no ordinary group, and their strength was not to be underestimated.Adrian could sense that the opponent’s power was nearly equal to his own. He looked into the distance and said, “If they won’t show themselves, then let’s go.”With that, Adrian grabbed Renee and sped forward. Renee felt her body was completely out of her control as Adrian pulled her along at a breakneck pace, moving with incredible speed. It was as if Adrian were carrying a small chick. He moved swiftly with Renee in tow.Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!The sound of projectiles slicing through the air reached their ears again. Adrian, carrying Renee, dashed deeper into the forest, evading the incoming hidden weapons. Behind them, a shadowy figure pur
If Adrian could return to his original world, he could use the methods discovered in this one to eradicate the daemons there. Once that was done, everything would be resolved.The thought filled Adrian with a chilling satisfaction as he recalled the detestable daemons. Had it not been for the daemons, he wouldn’t have ended up lost in this world, nor would he have disappeared. Now, his primary task was to thoroughly investigate everything and uncover the secrets needed to destroy them.Renee, hearing Adrian’s words, felt a bit helpless. She realized that Adrian had likely planned everything out well in advance. Regardless, returning to Ciawales was her only option. Without Adrian by her side, she would not be strong enough to get back.With no other choice, Renee led the way, moving swiftly alongside Adrian. Within moments, they had traveled over a thousand meters. Time passed slowly, and as they continued onward, the sky gradually brightened. It seemed they had finally exited the d
Adrian’s gaze sharpened, his expression icy. The situation seemed far from simple. He realized that he needed to better understand this world. If the daemons truly existed here, it might hold similarities to his own underwater world. Perhaps, the secrets of this place could provide a way to break through the obstacles he faced.Adrian suddenly thought that his arrival in this world might have something to do with the presence of the daemons. If this world contained a method to eliminate the daemons, then maybe, just maybe, he could use it to destroy the daemons back in his world.This thought filled Adrian with a surge of excitement. He looked at Renee and asked, “What was the name of that Emperor Supreme?”Renee sighed with a hint of helplessness. “The Emperor Supreme was immensely powerful, an unparalleled figure since ancient times. No one really knows his true name. He is simply referred to as ‘Emperor Supreme,’ a title of reverence given to the most powerful beings in the Spiri
"Let’s set off then. The journey should take a few days," Adrian said, his gaze sharp and decisive. From his expression, it was clear he had everything planned out.Everything was falling into place for Adrian. He was well aware of his unfamiliarity with this world, so it was crucial for him to learn about it quickly. Renee, being a princess of the empire, had an in-depth understanding of the world. Having her as his guide was the perfect choice in his opinion. Although Renee was clearly reluctant, she had no choice in the matter. He needed a guide, and she fit the role.Renee felt helpless at Adrian’s demands but couldn’t find the right words to respond. Adrian was too shrewd, and his strength was far from ordinary. His incredible power left her wondering just how he had cultivated to such a level. Knowing the extent of his strength, she understood that trying to fight him was impossible. She had no choice but to comply.Looking at Adrian, Renee said, “If we head in this direction,
Adrian was blatantly threatening her. It was clear he would subject her to torment and death if she didn’t agree to his terms. How could such a person be described as reasonable?Renee gritted her teeth, wishing she could punch Adrian and show him her strength.Adrian simply looked at her calmly. “There’s no need to resent me. I’m actually quite agreeable. When things can be resolved, I try to resolve them. As for you, rest assured. During your month of servitude, I won’t make you serve in vain. You’re the princess of Ciawales, correct? It just so happens I have some free time. Let’s head there together.“Also, tell me about the customs and cultures of this world. I’ve been in secluded training for many years and have forgotten much about the outside world,” he lied.Renee was taken aback. Adrian didn’t look much older than her, so how could he be some kind of reclusive expert? His words only left her more puzzled.“How am I supposed to introduce it? Are you not from this world?”
Was Adrian looking for praise? Renee couldn’t help but feel a bit exasperated. She wasn’t sure what Adrian was trying to convey. All his words seemed to point to one thing—that he was her savior, and now she owed him her obedience.To Renee, this was a difficult pill to swallow. After all, she was a princess, and Adrian’s implication was that she should lower herself to him. But under the current circumstances, she had no choice but to bow her head.Though she felt deeply unwilling, Renee could only grit her teeth and respond calmly, “Yes, you saved me. I’m deeply grateful. I promise to repay your kindness when I get the chance.” She locked eyes with Adrian, waiting for his reaction. If Adrian wasn’t satisfied, she truly didn’t know what to do. The valuable items she possessed were limited, consisting mostly of a few life-saving treasures. Beyond that, there wasn’t much on her that was of worth.Adrian, however, narrowed his eyes and said sharply, “Just a few words of thanks? Do y