"Speaking of which, we've known each other for fifteen years, haven't we?" Libby looked at Carson, her expression carrying a half-smile.Carson felt uncertain about the other party's standing in Silverboa, so momentarily unsure how to respond. "Indeed, it has been fifteen years," he finally replied, his tone tinged with doubt.When did Libby become connected with Silverboa? Just contemplating it made him feel as though he had been shortsighted. Sid was no exception. Carson realized that Libby's presence hinted at Silverboa's infiltration and scheming against Obscura for many years. Yet, they still intended to execute their plans at tonight's party. Who knew if there were others like Libby among the numerous nobles present?"Fifteen years ago, I arrived alone from Silverboa City to this place. Through the arrangements of various factions, I became one of the nobles of Sandstone. These fifteen years..."Carson's eyes widened. So she was from Silverboa City? A native? He recalled the
Sid tore off the prosthetic on his face, revealing his true appearance. His aura surged rapidly, transforming him from an old man on the brink of senility to the invincible Great Commander."If you want to stop me, go ahead and try, but be prepared to pay with your lives," he declared sternly.Sid knew the situation had reached its most perilous point. His only thought now was to break through the encircling foes and reach the city wall, hoping that Adrian remained unaware of his presence. However, such hopes seemed futile as Carson had undoubtedly betrayed them, leaving Sid with one final bid."Attack!" Megan's expression turned serious. Upon learning that Sid had indeed appeared at the banquet as Libby had foreseen, she knew a fierce battle awaited them. Thankfully, Libby had anticipated this and personally escorted Adrian to the venue. Otherwise, relying solely on their strength, detaining Sid would have been challenging."Kill him!" someone shouted, prompting over a dozen indiv
‘‘You move as swiftly as ever,’ Megan thought.Through her leader's previous words, Megan had already discerned that Adrian was someone who truly comprehended power. His ability to sense Origin Power was merely a matter of time. With his strength, he had already surpassed the formidable entity known as Ronan. Yet, after visiting Obscura City, he had once again advanced, officially ascending into a realm beyond human capability. It was truly terrifying.After unleashing the windblade tornado, Sid concealed himself within a nearby residential building before slipping into an adjacent alleyway. "I hope that slowed him down," he muttered despondently. Letting out a sigh, he glanced up blankly and was startled to see a figure suddenly materialize before him.“Was he already here earlier?” Sid pondered, somewhat puzzled. However, he had no time to dwell on his confusion.Adrian approached him with a smile, saying, "Long time no see."Sid chuckled bitterly. In truth, it hadn't been that
Sid, laying on the ground, fell silent."Take him back," Libby commanded, waving her hand.Megan stepped forward, hoisting Sid up from the ground. She securely bound him before escorting him away. Thus, in the dimly lit alley, only Adrian and Libby remained."You were already aware of my identity?" Libby inquired, meeting Adrian's gaze."From the very beginning," Adrian confirmed with a faint smile.Yesterday, upon encountering Megan, Adrian had pondered her intentions. However, with Libby's arrival, his focus shifted to her. There was something distinctly intriguing about her demeanor, particularly the reverence and admiration with which Megan regarded her, reminiscent of their previous conversation about Dark Moon’s leader."As the leader of Dark Moon, you managed to infiltrate Obscura for fifteen years?" Adrian turned to face her, his expression serious."It's not fifteen years; it's been thirty," Libby corrected him, surprising Adrian."Do you also possess the ability to ch
Adrian kept quiet about the events in the dark alley that night because they were too shocking for others to handle. As a resident of another Silverboa City, he had terrifying experiences. Even if he talked about them, no one might believe him.However, what happened to Elizabeth was equally significant. As an immortal, how many secrets did she know after living for over two hundred years, from before Silverboa City's founding to the present? What exactly had she experienced?According to Elizabeth, she befriended the city's first emperor and even aided in finding the relic beneath the Forbidden City. Though hailed as a founding hero and leader of Dark Moon, only the emperors knew her true identity, leaving her shrouded in mystery.That night, in addition to asking Adrian to accompany her to a certain relic, Elizabeth also shared information about the world changes she had mentioned earlier. Adrian had a deep impression of a conversation he had had with Megan back in Oakwood City. S
Adrian even felt that Quintin's methods were too lenient. After all, he was waiting for others to make mistakes first. If Adrian were to handle these matters himself, even those who didn't harbor thoughts of restoring Sandstone City would be secretly recruited by him. As long as they had similar ideas, even if it was just a seed of thought, Adrian would have them killed. Quintin’s method was too obvious to capture them.But for now, Quintin was the commander. Perhaps he was also considering a more long-term approach, so he did not use overly aggressive methods. Although some people died, in the process, one person who should have died actually survived and lived relatively well. That person was Carson. After a terrifying night, he thought he would be executed like the nobles who attended the banquet. But after a few days, the people who were supposed to capture him didn't show up. This left Carson puzzled, so he tentatively sought out Libby, only to find that she was no longer there.
"The Celestrians have captured Rozi?" Adrian rubbed his temples, feeling a slight headache coming on.Adrian had been separated from Rozi for too long, mainly due to his busy schedule. Since arriving in Obscura, he had been tirelessly preparing for the impending siege, with some tasks self-imposed and others mandated by Quintin. The weight of these responsibilities pressed heavily on him, leaving him little choice but to accept them, even when he didn't want to.It had been over a month since his arrival in Obscura, and a month since he last saw Rozi and the others. Therefore, it wasn't surprising that the Celestrians had targeted her. On top of that, Rozi harbored a mysterious dark dragon, a ticking time bomb, inside her. Adrian saw this as a lesson and vowed to keep Rozi close to him in the future.Wallace's voice said meekly, "I understand you're busy, but if possible, you should return for a while.""Has the situation worsened that much?" Adrian inquired, his tone serious."Li
“You're finally here, Mr. Adrian,” one of the welcome party greeted.Quintin had arranged for a special convoy of fast carriages with skilled drivers to expedite Adrian's return. Exclusive coachmen were also provided. However, upon arrival, he found an unexpected additional passenger. Alongside the two coachmen stood another person, her presence surprising Adrian."What a coincidence," remarked the additional passenger."You're not riding in this carriage too, are you?" Adrian asked incredulously.Each encounter with Elizabeth left Adrian feeling uneasy. She was a formidable figure, over two hundred and thirty-eight years old—an age that surpassed Adrian's expectations by far. Despite her age, Elizabeth's appearance remained unchanged, a fact that unnerved Adrian."I secured this carriage through His Majesty's approval, and I was the first to do so. You’re the one taking advantage of my arrangement," Elizabeth said mockingly, aware of Adrian's discomfort with her presence.Adrian