With a nonchalant expression, Adrian got up and walked toward the door. He was genuinely curious about people from the other villages. More importantly, the ones who kidnapped Thalia might not be in Mudstone anymore. They could have headed to the other two villages, and they might have been connected to the two other villages. "You don't understand. We only interact with the other villages once every few years. The last time I saw someone from Blade's Reach was when I was twelve!" Lyra said excitedly, "Also, I heard that there's a young prodigy in Blade's Reach. He's not even twenty, but he's already at level eight."Adrian nodded and followed her outside. On the streets were people of all ages and genders. There were at least a hundred, and the crowd was growing. It seemed like the entire village was curious about people from the other villages.Adrian gazed at the group wearing black robes, similar to those in Mudstone. The robes seemed to be at least two hundred years old in sty

"Where did you run off to, Adrian?" Duo asked upon seeing the pair."Where I go is none of your business," Adrian retorted."Hmph! You don't have to report to me, but the village chief is looking for you," Duo countered."In that case, why are you wasting our time here instead of taking me there?"Teasing this young hothead was one of the few pleasures Adrian had in this boring world.Duo, looking irritated, could only glare at Adrian. Unfortunately for him, he had been ordered not to lay a hand on Adrian."Follow me," Duo growled.As they headed toward the village’s main building, Lyra asked worriedly, "What do you think is going to happen?"Duo was jealous upon hearing Lyra's concern for Adrian. "Hmph! What could possibly happen to him? He's an outsider, and he shouldn't even be in our village!" he said disdainfully. Adrian shook his head, thinking that the matter should be related to Blade's Reach. However, he didn’t know what was about to happen.They passed through the

When Lyra saw Adrian, she breathed a sigh of relief. After rolling her eyes at Duo, she quickly ran toward Adrian."They didn't give you a hard time, did they?" Lyra asked. "Nope, they didn’t. But I need to go out in a few days," Adrian replied."Why? Where are you going?" Lyra asked."They lost something, and they believe the individuals I’m pursuing are the ones who took it. So, they need my cooperation," Adrian explained.Upon hearing this, Duo shouted, "The people you’re pursuing? That means you're also a suspect!"'Oh, shut up. Nobody will call you an idiot if you don't talk," Adrian said. Duo's face sank. Just as he was about to speak, another person came out of the building. It was none other than the young level eight prodigy from Blade's Reach."He's right. You are indeed an idiot. When did it become your turn to meddle in my village's affairs?" The man leaped down from the building and stood next to Adrian while casting a disdainful glance at Duo.Duo's expression

Adrian was now at level eight. With the help of the Divine Frost Slayer Blade, he would not have a problem eliminating opponents of the same level. Although Elio possessed some decent treasures, those items still paled in comparison to the Divine Frost Slayer Blade or the Hellblade."Let's go,” Elio commanded."Adrian!" Lyra suddenly emerged from her room. She had changed into a different attire and her hair was tied up. "I'm going with you.”Elio furrowed his brows, carefully observing Lyra. She was only at level eight. If they took her along, she would only be a burden."I'm sure the chief hasn't told you, but my bloodline is unique. The creatures in the rainforest will mostly leave us alone as long as I'm around," Lyra explained.Elio was taken aback. He had heard rumors about a person with a particularly special bloodline in Mudstone."Stop talking nonsense, Lyra! Let him take Adrian!" Sion rebuked sternly, appearing from behind Elio."But Dad!" "Quiet!" Sion said. He turn

She stopped in her tracks and turned around to fight back. However, she was no match for Elio and failed to defend herself against his attack. As she watched in horror as Elio approached her, another figure appeared.Clank!The Divine Frost Slayer Blade clashed with Elio's sword. The two of them stepped back, leaving Lyra looking surprised and somewhat flustered.Elio looked at Lyra and frowned. "Why are you here?""I just wanna help!" Lyra replied."Help? Hah, do you think I'd believe that?" Elio said. He raised his longsword and charged at Lyra again.Adrian's face sank. His patience had worn thin. If it were not for his current weakened state, he would have killed Elio countless times by now. That being said, he could not allow Elio to kill Lyra.Raising the Hellblade and the Divine Frost Slayer Blade, Adrian lunged forward. After intercepting Elio's attack, he took two steps backward and came to Lyra's side.Elio intended to charge forward again, but this time, it was not A