Suddenly, a dark shadow flashed before them.

"Who is it?!" Adrian shouted.

Adrian had been on high alert throughout their journey. As soon as the shadow flashed by, he instantly unsheathed the Radiant Light Sword. The shadow disappeared around the corner, but despite its disappearance, Adrian remained vigilant. After all, he knew that the shadow was real and not an illusion.

Glancing at Lamar, Adrian gestured for the former to stay put while he went to investigate. Holding his breath, Adrian advanced. As soon as he reached the corner, a cry of distress came from behind him.

"Mr. Adrian!"

Understanding instantly dawned upon Adrian. 'Oh no! It's a diversion!' He whipped around to see a shadow flying toward Lamar, who was so terrified that he fell to the ground.

Adrian quickly hurled his sword toward the assailant. Sensing the imminent danger, the shadow roared and abandoned its attack on Lamar. Adrian had not expected the shadow to employ diversion tactics to draw him away from Lam