"Every word I say is true. There's no need for me to lie," Adrian said softly.

"I don't believe you.” The young man sneered.

"Do you want to fight me?" Adrian raised an eyebrow, surprised to find another person with a similar temperament to Duo.

"I heard you're going to the secret realm in the mountains. I want to test your strength," the young man said while grinning. His companions also looked at Adrian contemptuously.

The idea of entering the secret realm was a privilege granted only to those who were at least level eight—like the young man and his group. Even though they were not sure how strong Adrian was, they heard from the chief of the Mudstone that Adrian was merely at level eight.

"Enough! This is not the place for you to act recklessly, Elio!" the leader of Blade's Reach reprimanded, slamming his hand on the table. "And he's not worth your effort. Know your place.”

Adrian chuckled. It seemed to him that these arrogant people were belittling him.

"I don't care if you