Just then, Zector and the others hurried over."What is that?" Zector asked, peering at the ruby token in confusion.Adrian explained, "This is from Falconia, a token of their power.""So, what's the plan now?" Zector asked."The plan is simple."The situation had indeed taken them by surprise, and Zector and the others were at a loss. But Adrian was different. For him, the course of action was clear. Since war between Dragoria and Falconia was inevitable, he certainly couldn't side with Falconia. But before proceeding, he needed to find Rozi.Adrian asked, "Zector, where is the leader of Dragoria? I would like to meet with him."Although he had previously met the envoy of Dragoria's leader, he had never met the leader himself. Now, he decided it was time for a meeting. After all, his main goal was to find Rozi. He was worried that he had allowed too much time to pass since last looking for her, thus came to the conclusion that using the resources and influence of Dragoria's lea
A vast palace loomed ahead, its entrance heavily guarded. Following a thorough security check, Adrian and Zector were granted access. They were led into the palace’s audience chamber, coming face-to-face with a vigor-filled elderly man in his sixties.It was unmistakable. This man was Leopold Oakes, the Supreme Leader of Dragoria."Your Majesty, I have brought the individual you requested," the guard announced, bowing deeply."Rise," commanded Leopold, waving while fixing a sharp gaze on Adrian.Sensing the high expectations the leader had for him, Adrian decided to cut to the chase. With a respectful bow, he said, "Greetings, Your Majesty. I am Adrian Xander. May I ask why you’ve been anticipating my arrival?"Adrian's directness caused some of the people around to frown slightly, but Leopold chuckled heartily and answered, "Mr. Adrian, you are indeed as legendary as they say—a hero unmatched. Well then, I won't beat around the bush. I'll tell you exactly what I need from you."
This area was quite remote. If Adrian hadn’t known the enemy was here, he might not have taken notice. He heightened his alertness and shortly noticed a large number of people nearby. However, Adrian's strength was formidable. Despite the enemy's numbers, they were no match for him. He charged forward fearlessly, unleashing powerful attacks with every swing of his blade."Enemy attack!" Angry shouts erupted from the enemy ranks.Immediately, countless enemies rushed out, clearly intending to subdue Adrian. Though their strength was considerable, it was insufficient to contend with him. Adrian fought his way through, swiftly eliminating the majority of the enemies. Before long, he reached the innermost area where Rozi was bound tightly, standing beside a tall man.Upon seeing Adrian, the man shouted furiously, "Who are you?!"Adrian replied, "Someone who’s here to take your life!" He knew he couldn't let this man escape. No matter what, he had to eliminate this threat.The man real
As long as Adrian stayed by her side as he had in the past, life would continue to feel like a beautiful dream to Rozi."When will Adrian wake up?" Rozi asked.At this, Zector and the powerhouses of Dragoria Palace fell silent. Earlier, a medical expert had examined Adrian and given a disheartening answer: it would take at least a month for him to wake up. The recent battle had drained him greatly. Despite Adrian's status as a level-nine powerhouse, even the best medical experts could only do so much; the rest depended on Adrian himself.Though worried, Rozi smiled and replied, "A month isn't too long. Flora and I will stay here and keep him company."Zector nodded, expecting Rozi's decision. "I'll instruct the leading doctor to assign more medical personnel to Adrian. If you need anything, feel free to ask them."After speaking, Zector went to the side with two other level-nine powerhouses: Keeley Black and Fergus Hunter, both residents of the capital city."The capital is quite
Upon seeing Gunner, Brooke's face immediately lit up with a smile, and she was the first to step forward.Despite his age, Gunner's mind was sharp, and his eyesight excellent. He recognized Brooke at once. "Wasn’t expecting to see you here, girl," he said cheerfully.The young man beside released Gunner’s arm and said, "Grandfather, I'll wait outside the door."Gunner nodded and walked into the room on his own, surprisingly brisk and appearing strong in his stride. He took strides larger than anyone's, demonstrating he didn't really need the cane he was carrying. This left everyone in the ward momentarily stunned.Acting on reflex, Brooke hurried forward to support him. "Dr. Gunner, what brings you here?" she asked.Apart from Adrian, the only person who could elicit such respect from this top warrior was Gunner, her savior.Gunner chuckled and replied, "I had to come. I wouldn't feel at ease if I didn't. If it were anyone else, I wouldn't bother, but it's Adrian we’re talking ab
Gunner explained, "Every cell in Adrian’s body has varying degrees of damage. It's as if he's been completely drained. On top of that, he's been affected by some unconventional medicine. But there's an incredibly powerful force within him that's forcefully reconstructing his body. If he can endure this ordeal, it will be akin to a rebirth, and his future strength will be unimaginable." He then turned to Brooke and asked, "Who examined Mr. Adrian previously?"Brooke replied with a grim expression, "It was Dr. Wiktor Horton of United Hospital. He examined Mr. Adrian for about half an hour and said there were no major issues, just that he needed rest."Hearing this, Gunner snorted softly. Brooke then swiftly left the ward and returned less than a minute later."Dr. Wiktor has fled. Everyone, wait here. I'll bring him here." With that, Brooke left again.Outside United Hospital, a nondescript man observed everything around him. In his hand was a sphere that had a flicking red dot that
"Turn back to the hospital," Brooke sneered softly, her voice cold, without even looking up.Those softly spoken words filled Wiktor with immense terror, rendering him speechless. His hands and feet moved as if against his will, slowing down the horse and turning the carriage around.‘What’s happening? What’s happening?’ Wiktor screamed internally.Suddenly, an inexplicable sense of danger surged within him, prompting him to instinctively shout, "No!"His scream coincided with a deafening explosion beneath the carriage. A wave of heat and force erupted, tearing the carriage apart and scattering flaming debris in all directions.Brooke had jumped clear of the carriage just before the explosion, landing more than ten meters away. She watched the fiery aftermath with clenched fists and fury. "They silenced him? They better hope I don't uncover who's behind this," she snarled.However, the trail was temporarily lost. Brooke, not adept at investigations, had to delegate the task to he
Brooke felt profound recognition as he observed the procedure. She remembered Gunnar using these same needles to save her. These needles were not made from standard silver but from the leaves of a plant called Glacial Silver Cypress. Hence, they were also known as Glacial Silver Needles.Glacial Silver Cypress grew in places where it snowed all year. Moreover, it only produced needles once a decade. The needles needed for acupuncture required leaves from a hundred-year-old Glacial Silver Cypress, which were exceptionally rare.However, these needles would lose their effectiveness after a single use, making them one-use items. Brooke had asked about them in the black market, and a single hundred-year-old leaf cost five million.Although these needles were precious items, Gunner seemed indifferent to them. About an hour later, Adrian had over fifty Glacier Silver Needles in his skin. According to the black market price, that was over two hundred million gold worth of needles. Even so,