Rubern repeatedly attempted to put Adrian in life-threatening situations, but Adrian managed to turn the tables each time.

Adrian was not a saint. Although he disliked conflict, the current situation left no room for him to remain passive.

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Upon returning to Frostspire, Adrian immediately entered seclusion. This time, he had no idea how long it would last. Having gained much from the recent trial, he aimed to make a breakthrough into the next stage during this seclusion.

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