The illusionary scene Adrian’s group witnessed was a playback of the ancient battle between powerful beings against the evil dragons. After a fierce battle, the dragons were slain. However, their souls remained and the ancient beings could only seal them away. Nautica served as the core of these seals. If Nautica was destroyed, the entire Dragon Domain would be in danger as all the nine dragon souls would be released.

Suddenly, everyone felt dizzy. In the next second, they returned to reality. Most of them could not shake off the images they had seen. The intense battle scene was deeply ingrained in their minds and left them awestruck.

Dakota said, “You’ve come from far away, so please take the time to rest today. We'll discuss further matters tomorrow morning."

"Okay," Adrian replied.

*

The next morning, what was expected to be a quiet day turned out to be unexpectedly eventful. Outside the gates of Nautica stood a diminutive figure. It was a man with a balding head and a sleazy