Adrian's eyes lit up with interest, and Tyron, along with the Violet Rain Bird, knew trouble was coming. The Fire Unicorn had caught Adrian's attention, and when something like that happened, things rarely ended well. From their experience, whatever Adrian focused on faced one of two fates—submission or death. There were no exceptions.The Fire Unicorn had provoked them first. Had it just retreated quietly, things might not have escalated.Adrian’s voice was cold as he spoke, "Sorry, little one. You have only one choice now: submit or die. Make your decision."His words sent a chill through the air. The Fire Unicorn roared in fury, eyes locked on Adrian as if it wanted to tear him apart."Trying to intimidate me, are you? Impressive. A Divine Stage unicorn is no small feat. If you can break out of the cage I’m about to set, you’re free to go," Adrian said calmly.With a wave of his hand, Adrian summoned a cage around the Fire Unicorn. The creature thrashed violently, determined to

"Oh! Do you want this flame I possess?" Adrian asked with a smile. "If you're willing to submit to me, I can teach you how to wield it."The Fire Unicorn's large eyes flickered with uncertainty, and its fiery body trembled slightly. It seemed to consider Adrian's offer. Submission sounded simple enough, but the creature didn’t realize there was more to it than just surrendering.Tyron and the Violet Rain Bird were momentarily stunned. They sensed that Adrian was baiting the Fire Unicorn with promises that seemed too good to be true. It was as though he was dangling an irresistible offer, and the two onlookers couldn’t help but be surprised. Why was the Fire Unicorn so captivated by Adrian’s flame? They couldn’t quite understand.Adrian, still composed, continued, "It’s time to decide. Refuse, and I’ll have no choice but to roast you with this flame. By then, it’ll be too late for regrets."The Fire Unicorn’s pupils flashed with fear as it listened. Realizing it had no other option,

Seeing the Fire Unicorn's curious expression, Adrian smiled. The creature was undeniably innocent. To Adrian, the small flame was insignificant, but to the Fire Unicorn, it seemed to mean everything.With a soft smile, Adrian said, "Little one, stick with me, and you'll be able to play with flames all you want."Excited, the Fire Unicorn jumped onto Adrian's shoulder. The latter chuckled and said, "Not bad. Let's keep moving. And you, make sure to hide your presence."To Adrian’s surprise, the Fire Unicorn seemed to understand. In an instant, it concealed its aura completely, leaving Adrian impressed."I didn’t expect you to have this kind of ability. Impressive. If only you could talk, that would be perfect," Adrian remarked.The Fire Unicorn chirped and chattered as if trying to speak but couldn’t manage it. In its juvenile stage, it hadn’t developed that ability yet.Through their connection, Adrian sensed that, despite its small appearance, the creature was over a hundred yea

"Alright, enough talk," Adrian said, fixing his sharp gaze on the Fire Unicorn. "Why don’t you shrink your form a bit? That huge body of yours draws too much attention."After all, there were always greedy ones eager to steal what didn’t belong to them. He didn’t want anyone setting their sights on the Fire Unicorn.The Fire Unicorn blinked its large eyes, unsure why Adrian was asking this, but obediently complied. In an instant, its enormous form shrank down, returning to a smaller, more mischievous version. Though it still looked somewhat fierce, there was a playful and gentle side to its new appearance. It was an odd yet charming combination.Perched on Adrian’s shoulder, the Fire Unicorn clutched the flame the former had given it earlier. It felt comforted by the flame’s warmth. This connection was why it had chosen to submit to Adrian. Without it, the unicorn would have fought to the bitter end rather than follow him willingly.As the group pressed forward, they passed through

The Fire Unicorn appeared a bit anxious, making soft, eager sounds as if trying to reassure Adrian that it could indeed lead the way.Adrian smiled affectionately and said, “It's okay, little one. Even if we don’t find it, it’s not your fault. Just keep going."The tiny Fire Unicorn nodded and continued to guide them.Before they realized it, the group had covered a significant distance and found themselves deep within the forest. As they pressed on, they sensed the increasing strength of the beasts in the area. One wrong step could easily lead them into grave danger.Adrian surveyed the surroundings cautiously and felt a strange, pulsating energy in the distance. Excitedly, the Fire Unicorn waved its little hoof toward the far end of the forest, seemingly pointing to the location of the Prism Stone.Adrian was taken aback. “Are you saying the stone is up ahead?”The Fire Unicorn nodded eagerly.Adrian paused for a moment, surprised. Beside him, the Violet Rain Bird looked equal