Adrian clenched his fists as he looked at the monsters. The small Philip tried his best to remain calm.Bang! Bang! Bang! Gunshots rang out as Nyssa and Eira engaged the approaching monsters. The thousands of monsters split into two groups, one charging toward the truck, and the other heading toward Adrian."Phil!" Adrian turned his head toward the boy whose gaze remained unwavering despite the approaching threat.Phillip looked back at Adrian with determination as the latter instructed, "Phil, you're now a young man capable enough to protect your mother. Do you see that truck over there?"Phillip nodded. "I see it.""Good. Now, I need you to take your mother to that truck. The ladies inside will help you. Remember, stay strong. You're your mother's last hope.""What about you?" Phillip asked.Adrian patted Phillip's shoulder reassuringly. "I'll stay behind to cover for you. Just focus on getting your mother onto the truck. I'll be right behind you. Can you be brave, especiall
Adrian cleared the path, making it difficult for the monsters on both sides to harm Phillip. The boy was now halfway there. Just a little more and he would reach the truck.However, his mother ultimately proved too heavy for him and he fell to the ground. He tried to get up several times, but it was impossible for a fourteen-year-old boy to handle a fifty-kilogram load on his back."L-Leave me, Phil. Just go…" Winry, having regained consciousness, said weakly.Phillip shed tears and cried, "I won't leave you, Mom. I'll get you out of here and get you the treatment you need.""Y-You silly boy. I-I'm only holding you back. Just put me down." Winry did not want to be a hindrance to her son. Her only hope was to see Phillip survive.Women may seem fragile, but they were incredibly strong whenever it came to their children. In this case, Winry was as strong a mother as Samantha.Phillip refused to put his mother down and kept trying to get up. He attempted to do so several times but
The truck's doors were open, and Nyssa helped the mother and son inside. From a distance, Adrian saw the boy and his mother getting onto the truck safely and yelled, "Get out of here and head to a safe place up ahead!" "Hold on tight, everyone!” Ivy said as she crawled through the truck window and started the roaring engine.The truck bumped into a few monsters as it sped down the road. Countless monsters chased after it, but they could not match the truck's speed. Ivy skillfully drove the truck out of the encirclement of monsters. Meanwhile, the number of monsters in the rest area continued to grow, and Adrian was surrounded. However, the women had no other choice but to focus on escaping.Twenty minutes later, the truck had driven a considerable distance. Ivy finally stopped when she saw no more monsters around the area. Sighing in relief, she said, "We should be safe for now.” She then instructed, “Eira, you've studied medicine. I need you to treat the boy's mother while Nyssa
"I've given her antibiotics, disinfected her wounds, and stitched her up. She should be fine once her fever subsides. Fortunately, the monsters didn't damage any of her major arteries. Otherwise, she would need a blood transfusion," Eira reported.Adrian observed Winry silently, who stirred and thanked them weakly, "Thank you for saving me and Phil. I'm really grateful."Eira smiled and turned to Gloria and Jane. "Can I leave her in your care? I'm going to head up to the roof and keep watch."Gloria and Jane nodded, and Eira exited the trailer.Adrian said, "Get some rest, Winry. You're safe here, and we're going to take you and your son to Novemton. There are defensive walls around the city, and there are many there who can protect us.""That’s great," Winry replied softly as she reached out and stroked Phillip's hair. She urged him, "You should thank them for everything they've done for us, Phil.""Thank you, everyone," Phillip said tearfully.Adrian reached out and patted Phi
Phillip's opinion was probably similar to those of many teenagers. Jerome has broken many of Adrian's records, so it was safe to say that he was the favorite among teenagers. However, Adrian suddenly remembered something Phillip mentioned earlier. Phillip had learned about Dragonbane through an old man, and this piqued Adrian's curiosity. He asked, "You mentioned earlier that you heard about me from an old man. What kind of person was he?"Dragonbane was something that very few knew about. Only a few core members of Wyvern Peak knew how Adrian used it to slay the Gost emperor. Phillip shook his head. "I don't know who he was, but people called him Crutcher. He was a cripple from the neighboring village who walked with a metal crutch. We heard he lived up in the mountains.""Crutcher? That’s an unusual name," Samantha muttered."Yes," Winry nodded in agreement. "He walks with an iron crutch and has been called that ever since coming down from the mountains. He doesn't remember
Adrian looked at Philip curiously, as the rest silently waited for Phillip to speak. Even the dog sat quietly on the ground with its tongue sticking out."Crutcher said that a long, long time ago, there was a great demon lord who wanted to annihilate everyone in the world. When humans were on the brink of life and death, many of them transformed into immortals to survive. They formed an alliance to oppose the demon lord."Someone called Wonder then became their leader, and the humans reached an agreement with the demon lord thanks to him. The demon lord agreed to spare their lives, but he took away everyone's memories in exchange."Philip paused for a moment, then continued, "Crutcher also said that Wonder was originally a monster, but he changed after gaining human emotions. He led the immortals in the battle against the demon lord.”"Fascinating!" Adrian said.Crutcher was no doubt an intriguing man, and Adrian had an inkling that the old man had experienced those events first-h
At that moment, anything Phillip said may be the key to changing the world. Adrian felt as though everything that happened was destined.Phillip cracked his head that he felt it was about to explode. Despite that, he could not remember anything else."It's okay, Phil, take your time. He may have mentioned something, but you've just forgotten," Samantha comforted upon seeing Phillip's distressed expression.After much contemplation, Phillip finally blurted out, "He also said that he’s an immortal, and that soon, someone who could change the world would seek him for guidance.""Perfect!" Adrian exclaimed. "Phil, you may just be the one who ends up changing the world. Thank you, you've given me a huge inspiration. Where is your hometown? Where does Crutcher live? I'm going to go find him after we get to Novemton.”"Sir Draco, are you really going to take such a huge risk to find Crutcher just because of something my son said?" Winry asked in concern, "I don't know if Crutcher's still
This was good news. It meant that they were no longer as helpless as they were in the past and could see a glimmer of hope.Gracia continued, "A moment ago, Sir Remy led a team of people to enhance the signal towers at Drogoton to try and expand our search radius. We managed to discover a number of survivors and organizations thanks to him. However, we still don't know how Sir Strider and Sir Dominus are doing."Jerome was in Yelloton, but Adrian was not aware of what was happening within the city. But he knew Jerome would be fine based on how calm the latter was. He then thought of Strider, the most unique among them all. Strider had always been a lone ranger. He was probably devising a plan or investigating the reset.Adrian responded, "Don't worry about them, I'm sure they're fine. Tell Remy he isn’t to give up on anyone unless it's absolutely necessary.""Understood. Is it okay for me to have a word with Riri?" Gracia asked.Adrian handed the communicator to Nyssa and told her
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
"Spare me! Otherwise, Divine Reaper won’t let you go!" the leader shouted, his bloodshot eyes fixed on Adrian.The man looked terrifying, exuding a powerful aura. He was using a secret technique, hoping to escape. But with a casual wave of his hand, Adrian created a barrier that blocked the man’s path.Renee, watching from below, was stunned. Divine Reaper… They were the most feared assassin organization in the Spirit Domain, known for their stealthy and deadly methods that instilled fear in everyone.There was a saying across the Spirit Domain: if Divine Reaper marked someone for death, nine out of ten targets would die. If someone survived, it was because they were of an extraordinary and untouchable status. Clearly, her status as the princess of Ciawales wasn’t extraordinary enough to make her exempt from such threats.Adrian smiled and said, “Nice name, but you’ve offended the wrong person. You deserve to die.” He swung his Soul Devouring Sword.A wave of power surged forth, a
"I can't believe it! Is this guy really that terrifying? Can we truly not defeat him?" the leader muttered. He gripped a curved blade, which now glowed with a blood-red light.The others around him also had cold glints in their eyes. They were not about to admit defeat easily. Although Adrian was powerful, they weren’t willing to give up without a fight. Adrian had only been killing intermediary Nascents. He hadn’t even touched the advanced ones yet. Most importantly, their leader was at the peak of the Nascent Stage, making him an incredibly strong and fearsome opponent. This alone was enough to show that their leader had the strength to go toe-to-toe with Adrian. They were confident that Adrian couldn’t defeat their boss, especially with them assisting.Boom, boom, boom!A terrifying shockwave tore through the heavens, leaving the surroundings trembling violently. Adrian’s gaze was sharp, filled with an intense killing intent.“Die!” he shouted.Bam!The leader was struck har
Moreover, the strength Adrian displayed was so overwhelming that it left everyone in disbelief. After all, in the Spirit Realm, the physical body of any immortal was supposed to be relatively fragile, and having a powerful physical body was impossible.The group couldn't quite accept the fact that Adrian was out of their league. Yet, no matter how they tried to make sense of it, it seemed like nothing could change the reality of the situation. One of the black-clad men sneered. "Perhaps this kid's physical strength is enhanced by some kind of secret treasure. Once we kill him and take the treasure, we’ll boost our own power." His words were intended to rally the group as if trying to inspire them to believe they were on the verge of victory. Adrian merely smiled coldly upon hearing this. With a murderous gleam in his eyes, his voice turned cold as he said, "Since you're all so determined to meet your end, don't blame me."Adrian threw another punch, and this time, it was a force
The group's formation suddenly began to shatter. The white light radiated by the formation continued to whip up the surrounding yellow sand."How is this possible?" one of the men gasped in disbelief. This was a powerful barrier set up by several experts in the late Divine Stage, yet it had been destroyed so easily.The leader of the black-clad men sneered. "Hmph! It's just the formation being broken. Most likely it was pure luck for this guy. Don’t be afraid of him."His words caused the others to pause. While his words were meant to reassure them, the reality of the situation was far from simple. It was impossible for them to defeat Adrian, who was proving to be much stronger than anticipated? After all, Adrian’s strength had clearly surpassed that of a typical Divine immortal. Even if he were in the Divine Stage, he had undoubtedly reached the peak. Breaking the formation with ease was impossible unless one was at that level."It's just a bluff," the leader of the black-clad m
Renee felt a sense of helplessness within. As a princess of Ciawales, she was now left pondering a difficult question.Adrian was unaware of Renee’s thoughts. If he had known that Renee was considering fleeing while he was risking his life, he would not have helped her.As the onslaught of attacks descended upon him, Adrian leaped swiftly into the air. The attacks from the black-clad men crashed into him, but Adrian remained unscathed. This caused the group of attackers to freeze in disbelief."What’s going on?" they muttered in shock as they stared at Adrian, who appeared as agile as a panther.At the moment when Adrian leaped into the air, it seemed as though nothing could stop him. His expression remained calm and nonchalant in the face of their attacks."Is this all you’ve got? You’re really that weak. Feel free to unleash everything you’ve got. Don’t hold back," Adrian said, his tone laced with disdain.The black-clad group was stunned by Adrian’s arrogance. Even Renee stood
Adrian smiled as he replied, "Is that so? Well, it seems you're just unlucky. The moment you encountered me, your fate was already sealed."His simple words were filled with provocation, meant to make the group before him admit their defeat. If they didn't, Adrian was determined to make them regret it.The leader of the black-clad men sneered and stepped forward. "How laughable. This is the first time I’ve encountered such an arrogant brat. Do you really think you're some kind of unparalleled genius? I see your strength is only at the Divine Stage. While I can’t quite tell your true level, you shouldn’t be so cocky. Even with your strength, we can overwhelm you with numbers and wear you down. You really don't know when to quit. Now, I’ve changed my mind. Kneel before us, and we’ll spare you."As the leader was talking, his curved blade gleamed with a faint light. The light from the blade seemed to radiate with a dangerous brilliance, causing Adrian’s expression to momentarily shift
"No matter who he is, he's no match for us. I advise you to surrender quietly, Renee," one of the black-clad men said.Clinging to the last flicker of hope, Renee was not willing to give up. She charged toward the barrier, unleashing an attack as she did. The strike hit the barrier, and it trembled violently.At that moment, Adrian’s eyes snapped open. Seeing the situation before him, his expression grew cold.Renee continued her wild assault. As her eyes met Adrian’s, an unexpected surge of panic overtook her.The black-clad pursuers were furious. “Hey, kid up ahead! I suggest you mind your own business. This woman belongs to us. If you want to stay alive, leave now."The voice of the black-clad man was booming, and the sound of it echoed through the desert, proving that these pursuers were no ordinary threat.Adrian’s expression turned even colder. He had no intention of getting involved, but when the others spoke so recklessly, he couldn’t just ignore it. As he slowly rose to