"Elodie," Toval said sharply, glancing at him. He gestured for Elodie to step aside and keep quiet, then turned back to Adrian. "If you really have a way to help us solve this case, I welcome you to discuss it with us."Toval gestured invitingly and led the way back to the station, and Adrian followed him. At Toval's office, he got Adrian a mug of coffee. "What are your thoughts on this case?" he asked.Adrian replied, "I know this case inside out. I know who the murderer is and when he’ll strike again.""You must be joking. Inspector Toval is the most capable inspector throughout all the nearby cities and towns. You’re saying you know something he doesn't? That's ridiculous," Elodie said, not believing a word."Elodie, you don't need to be here right now. Go attend to your duties," Toval said, giving him a pointed look."But sir..." Elodie looked taken aback."Go," Toval insisted, waving him away.Left with no choice, Elodie gave Adrian one more contemptuous glare before turnin
Adrian said, "Don't worry. With me here, there's no need for you to take risks."With Adrian around, Toval's lingering concerns completely dissipated. After all, it was Adrian who had come to his rescue.*It was late at night. All was silent, with no one around. Because of the murder, the entire town of Asford was in a state of deep tension. Families shut themselves in, isolating themselves from the outside. But even so, the chilling atmosphere made everyone feel anxious and fearful. They prayed, hoping the terrifying murderer wouldn't appear again.Under the cover of night, a figure swiftly flew through the streets. Its speed was so fast that those who weren’t looking properly would’ve mistaken it for a gust of wind.Soon, the figure stopped in front of a low, dilapidated house located in the most remote and impoverished part of Asford. The residents here were also the lowest class of society. Just like the others in town, these people were very afraid, fearing the mysterious ki
Aaaahhhh!” Everly let out a piercing scream.The person who broke the wall seemed to become even more excited upon hearing the little girl's scream and let out a sinister chuckle."Everly!" Mia tightly embraced her daughter.As the pair trembled with fear in a corner, the person outside grew more violent. He repeatedly slammed into the door and windows, attempting to break them open."Mommy! Help! Help!" Everly cried as she paled with fear.Though scared too, Mia couldn't retreat with her daughter present. She gritted her teeth and prepared to face whatever was coming.Crash!Finally, the wall of tables and chairs blocking one of the windows came crashing down, and the intruder leaped into the house. The mother and daughter saw that it was a man with towering height. Though they couldn’t see his face due to the dim light, they could sense his murderous aura, and it sent shivers down their spines."Who are you? Please, don't kill us. We're just a poor mother and daughter," Mia b
The man slowly stepped out of the darkness and into the dim light, wearing a faint smile of satisfaction. "Well, I didn't expect my whereabouts to be exposed. You're quite something, kid," the man said.A chilling wind swirled around the intruder, giving off an eerie feeling."I’ve been waiting for you. If you were actually smart, you wouldn't have shown up here so quickly to commit the same offense again.” The newcomer smirked.The person who had intercepted the intruder was undoubtedly Adrian, who had a fierce look in his eyes as if he could see through the other party. And standing across from him was none other than Alfred Cain the Eastania Sword Demon who had been imprisoned under Sword Sanctuary for decades. Alfred’s expression dripped with disdain as he sneered at Adrian and said, "Kid, from our brief encounter just now, I can sense that you’re strong. But you will meet your end here. Before me, you're simply a nobody.""Is that so? But I feel like you're the one who’s a n
“I thought you would be much stronger but it turns out you're nothing special after all," Adrian said with a cold smile.Though it was just a simple smile, Alfred saw unparalleled mockery and deep sarcasm in Adrian’s eyes."You little brat… How dare you mock me! I'll show you how formidable I am. Die!" Alfred roared as an unprecedentedly formidable power erupted from his body.Adrian knew this was all the power Alfred could muster at the moment. But even so, it was still ineffective against Adrian. His strength far exceeded Alfred's expectations.Adrian waved, and a fierce aura filled the surrounding air. The aura was sharp and fierce, clearly devastating, rushing toward Alfred who quickly tried to defend himself. But Adrian's attacks came relentlessly like an avalanche rushing down the mountain.Boom! At first, Alfred could withstand the attack but soon realized he couldn't hold it off forever. The terrifying onslaught overwhelmed him, and in the blink of an eye, his defense wa
"What? He escaped?" Toval exclaimed in surprise."Yes, but don't worry. Letting him escape was intentional on my part. He can't escape forever. I will catch him eventually," Adrian replied calmly."Why did you let him go then?" Toval appeared puzzled."Because I need to locate the more powerful forces behind him," Adrian explained."More powerful forces behind him...?" Toval's confusion deepened.Adrian glanced around before saying, "This isn't the place to talk. Let's head back to your office and discuss it there.""Alright." Toval nodded in agreement.Before Adrian and Toval departed, Toval instructed his subordinates to assist Mia and Everly in finding a new place to live as their house had been destroyed during the fight. When back in Toval’s office, the tension eased slightly."Mr. Adrian, why do you say there’s a powerful force behind the murderer?" Toval eagerly inquired."Just a hunch," Adrian replied cryptically, choosing not to elaborate at this moment.Toval found
Alfred grinned wickedly. "I see. Very well. In that case, I shall accept your assistance."Hearing this, the group brimmed with anticipation. But in the next moment, they sensed something was wrong. A powerful suction force converged on them, rendering evasion or escape impossible."Sword Demon? What's happening?" one of them cried out in horror.The group struggled but found themselves unable to break free. In no time, they were completely engulfed.*Following Adrian's investigation, he uncovered Alfred’s last traces in Nebulus, a city close to Asford. With this information, he wasted no time in heading there. Soon, he arrived at the entrance of the Ivory Tower of Nebulus. However, when he attempted to enter, the guards at the entrance intercepted him."Who are you? A commoner like you wishes to enter Ivory Tower? Absurd,” the captain of the guards said.Adrian, however, ignored the captain and pushed past him.The captain winced from the blow, but quickly regained his footin
These minor adversaries weren't worth Adrian's direct engagement, especially within Ivory Tower’s territory. Starting a brawl here wouldn't reflect well on him. Instead, he opted to utilize his Vital Energy to incapacitate them, rendering them unable to fight.“Ow, ow…" the guards groaned, rolling around on the ground in pain.Adrian regarded them with disdain as if their plight was insignificant and beneath his notice."Who dares to disrupt our establishment? Do you have any idea where you are?" A voice interrupted, drawing Adrian's attention to a man slowly approaching.The man wore a gloomy expression, and his gaze conveyed annoyance toward him.Adrian paid little heed to the man, responding coldly, "Does Ivory Tower prohibit entry to Dragorians or something? That doesn’t seem logical."The man regarded Adrian’s group with contempt and retorted, "It's not about that. But... Individuals dressed like you, seeking entry into our Ivory Tower? Now that’s a sight to see."With deli