The onlookers were stunned to see Darl covered in blood after Adrian struck him down."My... My power..." Darl lay on the ground, writhing in pain.Adrian approached him and said, "As the mayor, you abused your power to oppress others. For this crime, you deserve to be punished. Today, I'll judge your sins." He took out a token the Council of Elders had given him. It was a unique token that granted the bearer the authority to act first and report later."You... You really are..." Darl's face turned pale with despair. He finally realized that the person standing before him was indeed Adrian. Unfortunately, it was too late for him to right his wrongs. Adrian raised his hand, and a powerful force gathered in his palm. With a single strike, he pierced through Darl's chest. With mouth opened wide and eyes bulging with shock and resentment, Darl died. The onlookers were dumbfounded. They never imagined that their mayor would be defeated so easily. Moreover, they were astonished to reali
These ten individuals possessed formidable power. They could easily overwhelm most opponents just by their presence alone. However, today, they were facing Adrian.Adrian glanced at them, his eyes betraying not the slightest hint of concern. To him, these guys were ants."Get him!" the leader shouted, and some people charged at Adrian."Guess I have no choice but to kill you," Adrian said, his voice dripping with sarcasm as he watched them rush at him.Adrian darted through the crowd, swiftly taking them down one after another, seemingly unstoppable. However, the ten quasi-level nine fighters had yet to make their move. They stood silently on the sidelines, watching as Adrian cut through their comrades with ease. In no time, Adrian had slain most of the enemies. Only the ten quasi-level nine fighters remained.Finally, one of them shouted, "Attack!"The auras of the ten merged into one, forming a cohesive unit that charged toward Adrian. Though their speed was not extraordinary,
Adrian's attack crashed down upon his enemies with unstoppable force, tearing through the front line with ease. Despite this, the remaining enemies remained steadfast and charged forward. Seeing their suicidal attempt, Adrian was speechless. He knew these fighters were Eastanians, people renowned for their extreme obedience to authority. They had to follow orders from their superiors without question, and their loyalty was absolute. Although Adrian had heard of their fanatical discipline, witnessing it firsthand was another matter entirely."Drop dead!" Adrian shouted, deciding to end this madness. Given their relentless aggression, he saw no reason to hold back.Adrian unleashed a devastating attack that engulfed all the remaining enemies, and it was only now that they realized that their numbers meant nothing against Adrian’s overwhelming power."Defend!" the leader shouted.But it was futile. Adrian's attack shattered the barrier around them and crushed them. When the dust settl
At this moment, Zector entered the room and said, "Mr. Adrian, the Sword Demon has occupied a city!""What?!" Adrian was taken aback. Zector had been recuperating at Sword Sanctuary, and Adrian never expected to receive such dire news from him."How did you find out?" Adrian asked."Although you told us to rest, I didn't remain idle. I sent some of my uninjured subordinates to investigate the Sword Demon's whereabouts. That's how we discovered this, and I rushed to inform you immediately," Zector replied."But we just went with Mr. Adrian to investigate their activities at Nebulus' Ivory Tower, and we captured the mayor who was colluding with the Eastanians," Toval said, "So how could the Sword Demon be in another place and occupy it?""I'm not sure, but that's what happened," Zector said as he handed something to Adrian.Adrian took it and saw that it was a report. It contained details of a city located in the mountains. While most of the inhabitants seemed to be going about t
The plan was quite simple. First, they were going to investigate the situation and then formulate a complete strategy based on the circumstances. When the others heard the plan and realized that Adrian's plan did not really involve them, they exchanged glances. According to him, their task was to hold their ground in Nebulus and Asford."Mr. Adrian, do you think we won't be of much help? Please don't think that way. Although we're not as strong as you, we can still handle ordinary enemies." Toval said."Yes, let us go with you," Zector chimed in."No, it's not that I don't want you to come along. It's just that you have a more important task. Nebulus doesn't have a mayor right now, and someone has to guard Asford. I need you to guard these places," Adrian explained.Seeing that everyone was still puzzled, Adrian continued, "Don't think this is an easy task. Guarding these cities is crucial. After all, we can't predict what other schemes the enemy might have.""That's true..." Ev
Adrian’s main task upon entering Helios was to gather detailed information about the situation. He needed to understand what measures their enemies had taken and uncover any ambushes they might have set up in the city. Therefore, he disguised himself as an ordinary person so that the enemy would not become suspicious of him. Despite his formidable strength, even Adrian could not afford to expand his consciousness fully to scout the city as such an action would surely draw the attention of those of level nine. He was forced to suppress his presence and quietly observe his surroundings.As Adrian walked along the streets, he noticed that the citizens were exactly as he had seen in the videos. He could not find any of the enemy’s subordinates, but he did detect hidden presences like the stealth warriors of Eastania in various street corners, alleys, and inconspicuous spots across the city. Even a powerful warrior like Adrian found it challenging to uproot them without knowledge of their
"What's the matter, sir?" Adrian asked, "Is something happening here?"The owner did not answer immediately. Instead, he peered outside the restaurant. After ensuring no one was around, he whispered, "Young man, something big is indeed going on here. Every night, we hear these eerie sounds coming from the nearby mountains. It sounds like wailing ghosts. And with the recent horrifying murder in Asford, people around here are on edge.""Really? Strange sounds at night?" Adrian had not known about this, and he felt that his visit was well-timed as it gave him a clearer picture of the situation in Helios. He then asked, "Has anyone investigated these occurrences?""No. Our city’s mayor has been missing for several days. Some people suspect that he might’ve been killed!" the owner whispered fearfully."Killed? That sounds quite far-fetched. I think that's unlikely," Adrian replied."It does seem unlikely, but the mayor hasn't been seen for a long time." The owner sighed. "In any case,
Each of these warriors moved stealthily, and they seemed to be heading toward the outside of the city. Adrian hurriedly followed after them, and the pursuit led him to an abandoned town outside Helios. The area was secluded and rarely visited by outsiders. However, the warriors moved with ease as if they knew the place well. Adrian surmised that they must have some setup here. Otherwise, they would not act so confidently.Following them further, Adrian arrived at a hidden valley. The valley was vast, and at its center stood a massive estate."Here?" Adrian mumbled as he recognized the place. However, he decided to remain hidden for the moment, planning to observe their actions and gather enough evidence before making a move.The group of warriors reached the entrance of an estate, where someone was waiting for them. The man stood there quietly, his gaze cold and emotionless as he watched the approaching group."How did the mission go?" the man asked. The warriors bowed to the man