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
With Ivy skilfully managing the wheel, the truck rushed out of the highway exit. Due to their pitch-black surroundings, it was impossible to see if there were monsters lurking about. However, they could not afford to be concerned about that. Ivy simply focused on getting to the village.At that moment, a shadow moved around in the darkness. Adrian raised his gun and shouted, "We've got company! Get ready to attack!" Rat-ta-ta! Nyssa and Eira fired their weapons when they heard this, sending their bullets flying. Monsters cried out in agony, indicating there were quite a few of them nearby.Adrian, Eira, and Nyssa stood back to back, providing mutual support as they fired at the monsters in the darkness. Their gunshots echoed far through the silent night with barely a pause.***At the same time, in the distant village of Kerning, a faint flicker of firelight could be seen. The village had three hundred households and was exceptionally quiet with no sign of any people visible. O
The soldiers around Gunner felt helpless. However, at that moment, gunshots rang out from a distance.Rat-ta-ta!As the shots echoed, the soldiers on the rooftops excitedly raised their heads and shouted, "Sir, that was gunshots! And they sound very close!" Having spent so much time here without seeing any signs of other survivors, the gunshots signaled to them that there were people nearby, and they were fighting back."It sounds like there aren't too many of them. Let's fire our guns to let them know where we are. The rest of you, prepare for battle. We need to help them!" Gunner shouted.Every additional person was an added glimmer of hope, and Wyvern Peak never abandoned any living person. Several guns went off from the rooftop, and bullets pierced the sky. Some tensed up as firing their guns also meant attracting the monsters nearby.Sure enough, a small group of monsters soon rushed toward the village. However, the men of Wyvern Peak stood strong. Over twenty of them con
The bullets shone like shooting stars in the pitch-black night. Monsters swarming from all directions fell to the ground one by one, turning Kerning into a battlefield. Adrian and the women relentlessly pushed back the wave of monsters."Sir, am I seeing this right? I-Is that…" One of the soldiers excitedly stared at Adrian, who was fighting fiercely from the truck's rooftop. Everyone's eyes widened in disbelief.Gunner shouted, "It is! It's War Legate Draco!"At that moment, everyone was overwhelmed by an indescribable shock that made them feel suffocated. The name “Draco” had disappeared from their lives, yet the man was now right in front of them."He's here! Sir is Draco here!" "Sir!" "Sir!" Endless shouts erupted on the rooftops as soldiers excitedly called out to Adrian. He heard them but simply gestured at them to continue fighting. "Yes, sir!""Everyone, listen up! Sir Draco's here!“Fire everything you've got and let's kill these b*stards!"Excited voices fill
After the reset, the soldiers had lost all hope. They have not expected to meet Adrian again at such a challenging moment."What are you doing here, sir?" "We didn't think we'd ever see here.""He's right, sir. We feel so much safer now that you're here."The soldiers surrounded Adrian, each of them expressing their excitement. Adrian jumped down from the truck and joined the crowd of over fifty who were thrilled beyond measure. He smiled at them and said, "My brethren, you've all done an excellent job during this trying time. I know you've all done everything you could."Adrian's words moved everyone to tears. Gunner approached and said, "Sir, I used to serve under Cadel and was visiting home on leave when the disaster struck. I rounded up those here, and we’ve been fighting against the monsters since then. We lost many of our brothers before we managed to retreat to this village and make this place our last stand."Adrian asked, "What's your name?""Gunner Sturgis, sir."
Ten minutes later, all the surviving villagers of Kerning boarded the cargo truck. Adrian divided Gunner and the soldiers into two teams. One team was to be on the rooftop as lookouts while the other guarded from the inside of the vehicle. Ivy and Eira took turns driving, and Adrian allowed Nyssa to rest in the back of the truck. Thanks to the addition of Gunner and his team, Adrian now had the chance to take a brief rest. The truck set off fifteen minutes later, leaving Kerning behind. After taking a detour, they were back on the highway and headed toward Novemton.Adrian had a four-hour nap. When he woke up, he climbed to the roof, where Ivy reported, "We're about four hours away from Novemton. There will likely be many monsters outside the city, so we need to figure out how we're going to get inside."Entering Novemton was going to be challenging. The outside of the city was infested with monsters. Even Climbers had been spotted inside the walls.Adrian attempted to establish a
"Everyone, get to the roof and prepare for battle!" Gunner shouted.The soldiers climbed onto the roof, put their backs against each other, and crouched as they scanned the direction they were guarding. Novemton was just ahead, and with each step closer, they could see more monsters lining the road. These monsters were rushing toward Novemton, and their numbers were growing exponentially.As the truck continued to advance, the surrounding monsters multiplied. They charged toward the truck in a maddened frenzy when they sensed humans nearby."Kill them!" Adrian ordered.Gunshots rang out, and bullets sliced through the air, piercing the monsters.The battle had begun.The monsters, originally heading toward Novemton, were now drawn toward Adrian and his group. Ivy pushed the truck forward and barrelled down the highway like a giant snake. The monsters had a tough time catching up with the truck, but a large number of them were now in pursuit."The monsters at the back can't reach
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