Kayden turned toward the noise and saw thick tree trunks attacking his comrades. Adrian's group had hung these trunks in the surrounding trees, swinging them wildly across the road. As these trunks swung down from the trees in full force, each blow crushed several people."Fight back!" Kayden couldn't stand seeing his comrades under attack. With no other option, he gave the order.Without hesitation, Kayden’s men charged at Adrian's group.Adrian quickly assessed the situation. "Fall back!" he commanded.Prepared for every scenario, Adrian's group retreated steadily as the enemy advanced. Once they reached a safe distance, Adrian knew it was time."Archers, fire!" he called out.Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!Sharp sounds erupted from the bushes on both sides.Adrian's second squad lay in ambush on both sides of the woods. When the enemies approached, they unleashed a barrage of arrows. Countless screams followed as the enemy group was overwhelmed.Kayden watched the unfolding scene,
At that moment, Kayden desperately wished his parents had given him wings so that he could fly away.As Adrian rapidly closed the distance between them, Kayden's heart sank, and despair overwhelmed his mind. 'I'm finished! I'm going to die at his hands!' he thought, trying to scramble away.Suddenly, a voice called out, "I'll handle him!"Swoosh!Suddenly, a beam of light shot toward Adrian. Sensing danger, he quickly pulled back, creating a significant gap between himself and his pursuer. As the distance widened, he saw a man wielding a sword standing before him. The swordsman stood like a towering wall, shielding Kayden behind him.Adrian laughed upon seeing this newcomer. "So, someone from the Prime Oracles finally shows up. My pursuit to the south wasn't in vain after all."This man, an assassin from the Prime Oracles, matched the strength of the previous assassin Adrian had encountered. Despite the earlier assassin being touted as the world's top killer, most of the strong f
With one strike, Adrian left the assassin dazed. However, he knew that a single hit wouldn't be enough to take down such a formidable opponent. Immediately after his first attack, Adrian followed up with another powerful punch.The assassin quickly regained his composure and thrust his sword at Adrian’s vital points.Adrian was unarmed while the assassin had a weapon, making the fight inherently uneven. As the sword approached, Adrian swiftly dodged to the side."This is it!" Adrian saw his chance and lunged forward with full force.The assassin couldn’t react in time, and Adrian’s charge hit him hard, throwing him off balance. He staggered back, and Adrian seized the moment, grabbing the assassin's sword hand with a fierce grip.The assassin’s heart sank as he realized the dire situation he was in. No matter how much he struggled, he couldn’t break free from Adrian's grasp and couldn't use his sword, putting him at a great disadvantage."Don’t think disarming me means you’ve won
The assassin lay sprawled on the ground, dizzy and disoriented. He struggled to get up, but as soon as he managed to stand, Adrian was upon him again."Die!" Adrian roared, launching a powerful punch.Bam!The blow instantly dazed the assassin. Without hesitation, Adrian rained punch after punch onto the assassin's face.But despite the brutal beating, the assassin refused to submit. He let out a strange, long howl that sounded almost like a signal, and rustling sounds emerged from the surrounding bushes.Realizing more enemies were approaching, Adrian immediately warned his group, "Prepare to defend!"Everyone quickly gathered together and assumed defensive positions. Adrian dragged the assassin back to their group and pressed a sword against his neck.Seconds later, numerous enemies emerged from the surroundings. Although immobilized, the assassin coldly warned Adrian, "I advise you to let me go now or you'll regret it."The enemy outnumbered Adrian's group, who were now out
As soon as the man appeared, he said, "It’s been a long time, Kayden."There was a mocking tone in the man’s voice that made Kayden feel a sense of surprise and familiarity. When the man got closer, Kayden finally saw his face clearly and blurted out, "Stuart?!"The man standing in front of him was Stuart Botman, someone he had not seen in five or six years. Seeing Stuart now, he felt a rush of mixed emotions. He didn't know whether to laugh or cry.Stuart used to be under Kayden's command, but back then, Kayden didn't value him. Stuart's abilities had seemed mediocre, so Kayden quickly let him go, feeling Stuart wasn't suitable for his team. He never expected to meet Stuart again, and the latter looked completely different from before.Feeling a little embarrassed, Kayden cleared his throat before saying, "Stuart, I never expected that the reinforcement would be you.""Of course, this was arranged by the boss. So, how do you feel? Surprised after five years?" Stuart asked.Kayde
The city was hidden in a desolate area in the south, which Kayden remembered as a primitive jungle. Their car stopped at the gates, where a man quietly awaited their arrival. As Stuart halted the car, the man approached."Mr. Kayden, the boss has been expecting you. Please, come in," the man said, gesturing for Kayden and Stuart to follow.Without a word, Kayden followed but remained cautious, unsure why the Prime Oracles sought him out. He stayed vigilant and on guard. As they entered the city, he was stunned by the magnificent sight. The city was fully functional, with many buildings and people living there. Though smaller than a typical city, its existence in such a remote area was astonishing.They walked until they reached a massive building in the city's center, resembling a giant fortress. Kayden felt like an ant before it. After a series of security checks, he was led into the building and up to the top floor, finding himself in front of a large room.Stuart said, "Alright,
Kayden started to ask, “Who…”But before he could finish, the man slowly turned around, revealing his face. Kayden was surprised to see that the man was in his thirties and wondered if he was really the leader of the Prime Oracles.The man's next words confirmed Kayden's suspicion. "Hello, Mr. Kayden. Allow me to introduce myself. I'm the current head of the Prime Oracles. You can call me Bryce Waltz.”Just as Kayden expected, the Prime Oracles was a family-owned organization. When the Waltzes had internal conflicts, one branch moved south and established the Prime Oracles.Kayden pushed these thoughts aside and asked, “So why are you looking for me?”"I want to work with you," Bryce replied.Kayden frowned. "You want to work with me? I'm sorry, but I don't think we have anything in common."Bryce chuckled heartily. "There are many areas where we can collaborate. For instance, that boy named Adrian, who wiped out your subordinates, is our common enemy.""What?" Kayden was stunn
“I’m talking about the formula for the Prime Potion," Bryce said.Kayden had never heard of this name before. In fact, he was unaware of his family having any heirlooms."It seems you're not very familiar with your family's history. Like us the Waltzes, your family is under the Prime Oracles and specializes in alchemy. The Prime Potion is a formula created by your ancestors," Bryce explained."But I've never heard of it," Kayden responded."Don't worry. Take me to your family's mausoleum and everything will become clear. Once we obtain this formula, I will be confident enough to defeat Adrian," Bryce said confidently."Are you sure?" Kayden asked."I'm sure."Seeing Bryce’s determination, Kayden said, "Alright then, I agree to work with you. As long as you help me eliminate Adrian, I'll do whatever it takes."Meanwhile, Adrian and his group were still engaged in battle with their enemies. Despite everyone's efforts, their foes' combat abilities posed a significant challenge."