"I'm here to tell you something. You’re absolutely right; Mark Turner is colluding with Falconia. And as for the people in the base, I've eliminated them," Adrian said indifferently.Everyone was stunned. Some wanted to speak, but no words came out.“What nonsense. How could you destroy such a large group on your own?" Grizwald said."You can go and see for yourself if you don’t believe me," Adrian replied.The villagers exchanged glances. They couldn't tell if Adrian was telling the truth, but his serious expression made them think he might be."Wait here, I'll be right back," someone said, then dashed off.He soon returned, eyes wide with disbelief, and the crowd asked, "What happened?""I don't know if he wiped out those people, but the base is engulfed in flames. It's been destroyed," the man reported.Everyone was shocked. They couldn't believe Adrian had single-handedly wiped out a base full of strong fighters."Did you really wipe them all out?" Grizwald asked, eyes wid
"What’s the matter?" Adrian asked.The villagers looked at him with a hint of disbelief in their eyes. Someone asked, "Are you telling the truth? Can we really go with you to the Council of Elders to present evidence of their crimes?”"Why not? After all, I'm the one who recently helped Exasword and several other cities eliminate their troubles," Adrian replied, stunning the crowd.They had heard of Adrian's name, but none of them had ever seen him in person. Naturally, they found it hard to believe.Adrian looked at them and smiled. "What’s the matter? Do you not believe that I'm him?"He unleashed an invisible force from his body, shocking the villagers. They could not believe that a person could release such formidable power and were immediately captivated.Someone looked at him earnestly and said, "We didn't expect you to be such a prominent figure, Mr. Adrian. We're really sorry for doubting you earlier. We'll do everything we can to help you.""Yes, that’s right," everyone
At first glance, everything seemed the same as before. However, upon closer inspection, Adrian sensed something different. He noticed that there were significantly fewer people on the streets. Though Westania was not particularly large, it had a population of over three million. The streets were usually bustling with people, so it seemed close to deserted now.Adrian expanded his consciousness and scanned the area. Then, he realized something serious. The air was permeated with an imperceptible scent of blood. It was so well-hidden that ordinary people would not detect it. Only someone like himself could have detected it.Catching onto the scent, Adrian's heart sank. He then realized he was surrounded by numerous individuals akin to mindless zombies. These people were soldiers, but they were clearly under some form of control.Mark then appeared and thundered, "Hah! I thought you were dead, Adrian! Can’t believe you're still alive!"According to his plan, Adrian should be dead by n
Adrian was filled with intense anger at the thought of this. He refused to allow the enemy to use the lives of innocent people as leverage against him.He snarled, "I didn't expect you to use their lives as a source of power. I'll make you pay for this with your blood!" He took to the air.Mark let out a furious shout, and a powerful energy converged in his hand. It gathered into a hundred-meter-long spear of blood and slashed toward Adrian.Adrian quickly summoned a barrier to withstand the onslaught. Given his strength, this should have been an easy task. However, Mark's power exceeded his expectations, and it felt as though his barrier was on the verge of being shattered. 'He's strong, but his power shouldn't rival that of an average Battle Warrior. Is this the culmination of Falconia's technology? It certainly is impressive,' Adrian thought. He knew that Mark was no longer purely human. After all, the power he demonstrated showed how terrifying his abilities were."Impressive
“Do you plan to hide in that shell forever? How long do you think you can keep this up?" Mark taunted as his attacks grew even more ferocious, but Adrian remained unfazed, simply observing Mark closely.Mark drew his strength from the residents of Westania. If Adrian attacked him directly, it could endanger the citizens’ lives. Therefore, Adrian had to find a method that would neutralize Mark without harming the citizens. And this challenge was daunting. Finding a solution that preserved the lives of the citizens while defeating Mark seemed nearly impossible. If he couldn’t find one, he would have to sacrifice them to eliminate Mark.'If I let Mark go unchecked, Falconia will perfect their human experimentation. They would then be able to create countless powerful beings similar to him. If that happens, not just Aethersphere, but the entire world will be in grave danger,' Adrian thought.Sacrificing the three million residents of Westania to save the billions worldwide could be seen
Adrian ignored Mark as the powerful, malevolent energy surged toward him."Begone!" Adrian shouted and unleashed a devastating strike.Adrian’s attack collided with Mark's, and the clash of their energies was so intense that the ground trembled violently."Is that all you have? It's nothing impressive!" Mark sneered, his face twisted with contempt. "Is that so?" Adrian replied, raising an eyebrow.This caught Mark off guard. As Mark looked closer, he noticed a distinct change in Adrian. There was an aura of confidence around Adrian that had not been there before. Initially, he did not think much of it, but soon he realized something was amiss. Adrian's entire being was now enveloped in a powerful energy field, absorbing his energy bit by bit.Mark was shocked as he shouted, "How is this possible?!" This was Adrian's strategy. He was going to absorb Mark's energy into his own body. But Mark’s power was immense, and the malevolent energy Adrian was absorbing started to overwhelm
Before he could do anything, Adrian's next wave of attacks swiftly followed.Initially, Mark managed to resist a few blows. However, he was slowly overwhelmed by Adrian's attack. Eventually, he could not defend himself anymore and fell with a final cry of defeat. At this moment, his dark energy did not disperse into the surroundings. Instead, Adrian absorbed it into himself.'Next, I'll use the power of the Draco Vein to dissolve this,' Adrian thought and began to act accordingly.A powerful energy enveloped Adrian and started pressing in on him. Through this tactic, all the power of the Draco Vein would be utilized to combat the dark energy. He refused to believe that this dark energy could stand against the might of the Draco Vein.Finally, with a roar from Adrian and a thunderous boom, the blood-red clouds and dark miasma dissipated. Everything returned to normal, and the citizens who were enslaved were out of danger."Mr. Adrian!"Some people rushed in through the city gates.
"Why not let Machias and the others manage Westania?" Adrian suggested."What? No! I'm just a wanderer. I've never managed a city before. It's ridiculous to appoint me as a city mayor out of nowhere!" Machias refused.Adrian looked at him and calmly replied, "Machias, although you haven't managed a city before, you're more capable than you think you are. I have confidence in you."Machias sighed. "But I have no experience in this...""Everyone starts from somewhere, right? Even if you lack experience now, experience can be gained with time."The council elders discussed among themselves. After a moment, they finally made a decision and said, "Let's proceed as you suggested, Adrian. But although we'll appoint him as the mayor of Westania, we'll need to assign some people to assist him. He lacks experience in this field, after all. It’d be too difficult for him to handle everything alone."Adrian understood the elders’ concerns. He nodded and said, "I agree with your suggestion. It