"Adrian, thank you for eliminating a significant threat to Dragoria," Reid said, his face flushed with excitement. His voice trembled as he continued, "I'll immediately send someone to the Council of Elders to commend you and, of course, all the heroes who assisted. Dragoria will not forget anyone who has contributed."Eliza and the others exchanged glances, smiling and shaking their heads without saying a word.Adrian looked at the corpses, shook his head, and firmly refused, "Mr. Reid, there's no need for such trouble.""What do you mean?" Reid was somewhat hesitant, unsure of Adrian's intentions."Mr. Reid, today's banquet is my retirement ceremony," Adrian explained seriously. "That means after today, I will no longer be an active warrior of Dragoria. A few hours ago, I sent my military seal and all confidential documents to the Council of Elders. They should have been delivered by now.""What? Retirement?" Everyone present widened their eyes, staring in disbelief at the calm
"Could it be..." Idris pondered, resting his chin on his hand, and glanced over. He sighed inwardly, having a rough idea of what was going on.Reid was trembling with anger, gnashing his teeth as he cursed, "I'll return to the Council immediately. If these fools mess up, they'll destroy Dragoria!"But his friend calmly said, "Calm down, Reid. Even if you go back now, it's useless. The meeting has ended, and the orders have been issued. They can’t be changed. I came to inform you that the Council has approved Adrian's retirement application. To show our gratitude for his contributions, the Council will throw him an unprecedented retirement ceremony."Reid was furious. Not informing him and forcing a meeting through was one thing, but considering Adrian's merits and status, his retirement should have been discussed with all the elders and Adrian himself. But now? Adrian’s retirement was announced with just a casual sentence.Scowling, Reid took a deep breath and said sternly, "I do n
The young agent's face showed a hint of annoyance and unwillingness. "But he's no longer—"Reid instantly exploded like a fire doused with oil. He glared coldly at the lead agent, who went silent, then turned to Idris, "Idris—"But before Reid could finish, Adrian interrupted, "Do you really want my Dragoria Token?"Zector anxiously intervened, "Sir..."Adrian halted him with a wave. "Stand down."Zector silently complied.Adrian gazed at the lead agent expressionless. "This is my decision,” he said.The lead agent felt a surge of courage at Adrian's words and glanced disdainfully at him.Reid gave the lead agent another fierce glare, then turned apologetically to Adrian. "Mr. Adrian, you don't have to—"Adrian shook his head, still staring at the lead agent. "Alright, I hope you and those behind you can bear the responsibility."With that, Adrian strode out of the hall. About three minutes later, he returned holding an exquisite box made of yellow pearwood, adorned with maje
"Don't mention it.""You're welcome, Mr. Adrian!""That's right. We’re all just glad that we got to attend the feast."The guests bid their farewells courteously, and many families enthusiastically invited Adrian to visit them. Despite their warm invitations, Adrian declined them all, leaving them disappointed.After all the guests had left, Mosi supported Pilan and knelt before Adrian. With a trembling voice, he said, "Mr. Adrian, we’re truly sorry for what we did in the past, and we know there's nothing we can do to make amends. We just hope that you will find it in yourself to forgive us."Adrian remained expressionless as he silently watched him. In truth, the Nathuks had long been on his blacklist for repeatedly offending him. It was just that he did not punish or do anything to them because they were Rozi’s family.Sensing Adrian's hesitation, Rozi said, "Adrian?"Hearing Rozi speak, Mosi turned to her and cried, "Rozi, I'm sorry for everything I did to you in the past. Wh
The carriage lay across the road, its driver standing nearby in shock. Spotting the team leader, he hurried over. "Sir, come quickly!"He hurriedly led the way to the back seat and threw open the door. Everyone gasped at the sight of blood trickling across the carriage floor and out onto the ground."Sir, help me! This box is too heavy!" cried the injured agent inside.The lead agent snapped out of his daze and commanded, "What are you waiting for?! Get him out!"Other agents sprang into action, rushing to assist. One man tried lifting the wooden box but couldn't move it an inch. He panted, "What's in this box?! It's incredibly heavy! We need more help!"Four more men joined, gripping the corners. Their faces reddened, veins bulging as they strained to move it."It's shifting! Lift together!""Arghhh!"With tremendous effort, they finally managed to maneuver the blood-soaked wooden box off of the poor agent, out of the carriage, and onto the ground.Bam!The box crashed onto
Task Force Three's leader stood impatiently, arms crossed, leaning against the carriage door. "What's going on? Why haven't you destroyed it yet?" he demanded.Following Tommy's orders, Task Force Three attempted every method to break the mysterious wooden box containing Adrian's Dragoria Token and retrieve its contents."We can't destroy it! The box is becoming indestructible. We could scratch it with a dagger initially, but now even a hammer does nothing!" a rookie agent, his hands bandaged, approached to report.The leader's brow furrowed deeply at this revelation. What started as a straightforward mission had spiraled into something unprecedented and bizarre. If he didn't know Adrian's true identity, he might have already considered arresting him.Task Force Three's reputation was now at stake. Returning to the Council of Elders with this failure would surely lead to reprimands for incompetence.With determination hardening his expression, he turned to his subordinate. "Is the
The surge of malevolent blood energy mixed with severed limbs cascaded down upon Task Force Three. In the turbulent waves of blood, heads bobbed up and down, grinning wickedly at the group. The air thickened, and the nauseating smell of blood filled everyone's senses."What the hell is happening?!" the leader screamed in panic."Retreat! Everyone, retreat now!"In the distance, a hermit raced toward the blood-red light. "Damn it! How can there be such a terrifying amount of Blood Bane Energy in Silverboa?!"The dense Blood Bane Energy boiled in the air, casting a crimson hue across the sky.Task Force Three scrambled back into their vehicles and frantically drove away from the blood-red patch in the sky.Swoosh!However, amid their retreat, a figure moved in the opposite direction toward the Blood Bane Energy. It was the same filthy hermit who had first sensed the terrifying presence."What is going on!?" he exclaimed.Having initially felt the Blood Bane Energy's terror from
The Blood Bane Energy sensed the old hermit's strength and surged once more. This time, it condensed into several blood-colored beams and shot toward him."Bring it on!" the old hermit roared, lifting his sword to meet the attack.*At Flying Dragon Mansion, Adrian was with Rozi when he suddenly felt something and called out, "Rozi!""What's wrong?" Rozi hurried over. Adrian had always been calm since their reunion, but now he looked serious. She sensed something significant had happened. Without hesitation, she quickly took Flora away.Adrian reassured her, "Don't worry. I’ll handle it.""Okay." Rozi nodded.Once she was gone, Adrian shouted, "Zector! Father everyone and follow me to the rooftop of the manor!""Yes, sir!" Zector responded promptly.Five minutes later, everyone gathered on the rooftop. Adrian stood at the highest point, staring into the distance. Behind him stood the members who had come to Silverboa. Their eyes were fixed on a distant sight: a stretch of bloo