"This is merely a test to gauge the strength of her defenses," Adrian calmly responded when confronted about his actions. Seeing the Snow Lady, he recognized an opportunity. Finding a Grandmaster in a place like Sandstone, especially one proficient in combat, was no easy feat. Encountering the Snow Lady this time was a fortune for him.

"Please, release my daughter!" Billy pleaded while covertly mustering his Vital Energy, intending to restrain Adrian.

"I suggest you cease what you’re doing. Otherwise, both you and your daughter will meet your end," Adrian softly warned as he smiled.

Billy frowned, taking two steps back, refraining from approaching further. When Adrian spoke, their eyes met, and from Adrian's gaze, Billy perceived an unyielding intent to kill. As a Grandmaster himself, he was no novice.

"Are you from Silverboa? Are you the one from Leafall?"

Adrian raised an eyebrow, surprised the man had correctly guessed who he was. "I harbor no ill intentions toward your daughte