If one recklessly attacked the Prime Oracles, the only possible outcome would be complete annihilation. Fortunately, the Prime Oracles typically did not interfere in conflicts between the various factions. Although Adrian and his group were active, their actions were solely aimed at Kayden, so there was no need to worry about attracting the Prime Oracles' attention for now.After contemplating for a while, Adrian decided to focus on developing his fighting forces. Only by becoming strong enough could he eventually challenge the Prime Oracles.After explaining everything to Adrian, Rhys asked, "Sir, do you have some personal vendetta against the Prime Oracles? Why are you suddenly asking about them?"Adrian couldn't disclose his mission, so he replied, "Yes, I do, in fact. Hence, I need to know all I can about them, but you don't need to know about the specifics."Rhys looked startled.Adrian asked, "What's wrong?"Rhys quickly shook his head. "No, there's nothing wrong. I just di
Adrian furrowed his brow slightly and asked, "Oh? Really? So there are people like that. Can you call them on my behalf so I can have a detailed discussion with them?"Rhys replied, "These people are extremely cautious and refuse to interact with outsiders. Even familiar faces have to go through multiple tests if they haven't seen each other for a long time before a face-to-face discussion takes place.""Seriously? Do they think they're some kind of special agency?" Adrian asked.Rhys chuckled. "Yes, it's really troublesome. But if they didn't do this, they could be completely wiped out by the enemy."Hearing this, Adrian asked, "You mean by the Prime Oracles?""Yes. Although the Prime Oracles won't meddle in most of the internal conflicts of the southern factions, they relentlessly hunt down those with grudges against them. These people truly have personal vendettas against the Prime Oracles, and the Prime Oracles only feel safe by eliminating these people," Rhys explained."I d
Rhys replied, "While the Prime Oracles have a vast and powerful influence, they don't have people everywhere. There are extremely remote areas that are essentially no-go zones for them.""I see. They avoid those remote areas because there's nothing to gain from them, so they don't bother," Adrian responded.Rhys nodded. "Yes, but it's not just that. Anyway, let's get inside."They entered the town, making several turns until they finally reached their destination. Before them stood a dilapidated building, looking like an old residential place, vastly different from the base Adrian had imagined."This is where they live?" Adrian asked, surprised.Understanding his confusion, Rhys explained, "Don’t judge the book by its cover, Mr. Adrian. This is for the sake of staying hidden. Alright, I’m going to knock."As Rhys raised his hand and knocked. A few moments later, the door slowly swung open. No one came out, but Rhys motioned for Adrian to follow him inside. Once inside, they were
Adrian understood their skepticism well. Standing before them alone, despite his strong physique, how could he be the one to eliminate the Prime Oracles?Because of this doubt, no one took Adrian seriously. He could sense it in their eyes, and Rhys grasped the situation too.Rhys stepped forward and addressed the group, "Gentlemen, do not underestimate Mr. Adrian. His abilities are remarkable. He single-handedly wiped out all of Jelzuc."At the mention of “Jelzuc,” a ripple of surprise ran through the crowd. Some were genuinely shocked to hear about Adrian's accomplishments."You mean the Jelzuc where that follower of Kayden was stationed?" asked the big man who had initially challenged Adrian."Exactly." Rhys swiftly recounted the events that took place there.Upon hearing the story, the crowd was stunned. They hadn't expected Adrian to have the capability to destroy all of Jelzuc on his own. Quiet discussions broke out among them, expressing awe at his skill."When Jelzuc fell
"Mr. Remi, what do you—" Hamza began to question, but Remi Sandoval waved a hand to silence him before he could finish.With nothing more to say, Hamza glanced at Adrian and stepped aside. Remi approached Adrian. After scrutinizing him for a moment, Remi apologized. "I’m sorry for what just happened. Hamza is impulsive by nature. If he seemed overly aggressive, please forgive him."Adrian nodded slightly in acknowledgment.After a pause, Remi continued, "Nevertheless, despite his rough manner, please understand our situation. For years, we've been hunted by the Prime Oracles. Our trust has been severely tested. We can't easily trust anyone without thorough verification.""I understand your situation very well. When facing such enemies, caution is indeed wise," Adrian replied calmly.Adrian's unexpected defense surprised the onlookers to some extent. They hadn't anticipated him speaking up for himself. However, Adrian quickly followed up with a question."Since you need to verify
"You have no idea, sir. If you follow them, it means you're accepting their challenge. You'll be facing countless powerful enemies ahead," Rhys warned urgently."What does that entail exactly?" Adrian asked."You'll find out soon enough," Rhys replied after a pause.Adrian couldn't tell if Rhys was deliberately withholding information or wasn’t elaborating for some other reason. But despite the uncertainty, Adrian felt committed. He couldn't afford to back out now."In that case, I must see for myself what this is all about," he declared firmly.With that, Adrian followed the group deeper into the building. Seeing Adrian's determination, Rhys reluctantly followed behind, sighing as they ventured further.This was Adrian's first time inside this place, and he was immediately struck by its grandeur. The building's interior was far more impressive than its exterior suggested—lavishly decorated and surprisingly spacious. As they walked through the halls, Adrian noticed others passing
And Adrian spotted the mentioned ring. Positioned at the center was a medium-sized boxing ring, the numerous marks on its surface hinting at many battles fought there.Standing beside the ring, Remi said, "Mr. Adrian, please step inside."Adrian hesitated to enter immediately. Instead, he asked, "Mr. Remi, before I go in, could you explain what this is all about?"Rhys interjected, "Let me explain. It's a local rule. They doubt you defeated everyone in Julzec alone, so you must prove your strength in the ring. Many will challenge you, and you must keep fighting until none dare challenge you again.""Seriously?"Adrian had witnessed many such matches before, but none seemed endless like this one. According to Rhys, he had to keep fighting until no one dared challenge him. Though Adrian was brave, he felt uneasy. The unpredictability of the battle's duration concerned him. Prolonged fighting could exhaust anyone, and despite his courage, weariness was inevitable.Mr. Remi asked, "S
Adrian looked over Malachy and noticed he bore some resemblance to Hamza. However, Malachy appeared much younger, and Adrian thought he was probably Hamza's younger brother. However, it did not matter to him who Malachy was. If Malachy was ready to challenge him, he was going to take him head-on.As soon as Malachy got into his stance, he felt a sudden jolt of alarm. Adrian had charged at him without any warning."Damn it!" Malachy exclaimed.He noticed that the surrounding wind had turned razor-sharp in an instant. In the next second, Adrian's powerful attack was already upon him, and all he could see was a massive fist hurtling toward him.Malachy quickly put up a defense.Bam!A loud explosion echoed as Adrian's punch landed heavily on Malachy. Although Malachy managed to block Adrian's attack, he knew it was incredibly powerful. He might have defended this time, but there was no guarantee he could always fend off such attacks. If Adrian launched another wave, he would be comp