Adrian shook his head. They had been at Medicis Manor for almost half a day. If Rozi's cousin was indeed at Randell Manor, she would have come by now unless she had mobility issues. Nevertheless, she could have still sent someone. It was odd for her to remain indifferent. He needed to look into this.

"No, you stay here,” Adrian said.

"Fine." With little choice, Rozi consented to Adrian's instruction. "Please be careful."

Adrian dashed off. He confidently navigated the path to Riston Village and lacked the anxiety he had on his way back. He wanted to reach Hendrick's doorstep as quickly as possible.

The night was deep, and there was not a single light in Riston Village. The village was enveloped in darkness.

Adrian located the place where the fight had occurred. Two visible fissures remained, yet the Dragonbone Whip, fractured into three pieces, was nowhere to be seen. He had initially thought it was a worthless item that no one wanted, but now that it was gone, he felt an unexpec