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
The difference in their combat abilities was like night and day. No matter how hard Malachy tried, he couldn't match Adrian's skills.But everyone underestimated Malachy. At that moment, his second wave of attacks silently approached.Whoosh!A powerful gust of wind accompanied Malachy's second attack, a sudden kick aimed at Adrian. The ferocity of the attack caught everyone by surprise."Amazing!" Adrian instinctively exclaimed, genuinely impressed.For the first time, Malachy's attack made Adrian feel threatened.Despite his praise, Adrian lightly leaped and easily dodged the attack. Malachy's strike missed once again.Spectators lamented the scene. Malachy's beautifully executed strike missed its mark, highlighting the vast gap in strength between the two.However, Adrian's evasion presented an unexpected opportunity for Malachy. In creating significant distance to dodge the attack, Adrian left himself vulnerable to a counterattack. This was a rare chance for Malachy, one he
Hamza, who had been silent until now, finally spoke up, "That's because Adrian is just observing Malachy’s tactics right now. Adrian is truly formidable; he's studying his opponent's fighting style, planning to crush him with a single blow."Remi looked at Hamza and said, "Indeed, I didn't expect you to see through it so clearly. Despite your brother being Adrian's opponent, you still provide such an objective answer."Hamza snorted and replied, "Although I don't want Adrian to win, I'm not someone who argues for the sake of it. Facts are facts, and I won't deny that Adrian's combat power is above Malachy's. This is something I won't deny."This honesty was Hamza's most commendable trait.Meanwhile, the battle in the ring raged on and had reached an intense level.Adrian's eyes took on a cold, electrifying gaze, signaling that he was about to make his move. He shouted sharply and suddenly threw a punch, "Hah!"The moment Adrian unleashed a fierce punch, Malachy saw an opening and