The group then found a secluded spot and sat down.

Someone asked, "Who were those guys and why are they doing this?"

"No need to guess. The guy who ambushed us was Ralph Kines," Adrian said.

Upon hearing this revelation, shock rippled through the crowd. Adrian then produced a corpse and put it on the ground. As everyone gathered around, he carefully removed the mask, exposing Ralph's face.

"How could this be…"

"There's nothing to be surprised about. From the first time I saw him, I knew he would end up like this one day. I just can’t believe he really did it," Alfie said.

"So what do we do now?" someone asked.

"Maybe we can ask Mr. Dakota for help," Frosch suggested.

"Mr. Dakota? Who’s that?" Adrian asked.

“He's a mysterious elder. According to the Weber traditions, if the Nine Dragons break the seal, we can seek help from him," Frosch explained.

Adrian nodded. It seemed that this man called Dakota possessed extraordinary status and identity.

"Alright, let's look for him,