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."
Despite forming a defensive formation, Adrian’s group faced a formidable enemy, and the situation was dire. Simply holding their ground without any offensive moves would result in a loss, even with Adrian’s leadership. He wasn't a superhero with superpowers. No matter how strong his combat skills were, he was alone.Adrian could handle dozens or even hundreds of ordinary thugs, but their current foes were elite fighters from the Prime Oracles. These fighters weren't assassins, but their combat skills far exceeded those of common thugs. Additionally, there were over a hundred of them.With so many elite fighters charging toward Adrian's group, it was clear they intended to leave no survivors. As the number of enemies increased, Adrian’s group’s defensive line began to falter.‘We're done for. We're going to suffer a heavy loss today,’ Adrian thought grimly. But though the mission was doomed to fail, he had a contingency plan.He turned to his comrades and said, "We need to execute t
Adrian had not expected Stefan to show up, let alone with reinforcements. Upon closer inspection, he realized that Stefan had brought the residents of Sinshire. Their numbers far exceeded those of the Prime Oracles' minions, making it seem like the entire city had been mobilized."Mr. Adrian! We've come to help!" Stefan shouted.Immediately upon arrival, they launched a powerful assault on the Prime Oracles’ minions. Despite the enemies’ combat prowess, the arrival of Stefan and his forces disrupted the balance. Now, it was impossible for the enemies to overpower Adrian's group.Moreover, the combat strength of Stefan's forces was formidable. Realizing they were outmatched, the Prime Oracles’ minions began to retreat. However, Stefan did not give them the chance."You’re not walking away after committing such vile acts against Mr. Adrian. Don't let any of them escape!" Stefan commanded in a cold voice.With Stefan's support, the pressure on Adrian and his companions was significan
"We investigated the lineage of Kayden's family and discovered they are from the same tree that the Prime Oracles originate from. After internal family rife, the Prime Oracles-branch relocated to the south. The current support they’re receiving from the Prime Oracles may stem from this connection," Stefan explained.After a moment of reflection, Adrian responded, "That's quite plausible. After all, they were once part of the same faction."Stefan continued, "Not only that, based on our findings, the resurgence of the Shadow Monarch Syndicate was largely facilitated by the Prime Oracles.""They did that?" Adrian sneered. "I was wondering how an organization we had pinpointed and thoroughly besieged could make such a comeback. It turns out they had mysterious backers."They knew mysterious forces hidden in the shadows had existed since ancient times, and these forces often possessed immense power. Behind the Shadow Monarch lay one or possibly several such forces, and the Prime Oracle