A figure walked out from inside the building. Adrian didn't dare to breathe as he quietly observed, watching the figure intently. He noticed that the person was a man in his seventies, dressed like an ordinary old priest. There was nothing remarkable about his appearance. However, Adrian's Divine Clear Sight allowed him to see through the outward facade, revealing a sinister aura emanating from the man.

The dark aura pervading the place originated from this man. ‘This old guy must be the mastermind,’ Adrian thought. He decided not to act recklessly and instead waited to see what the old man was up to.

"Aubrey, you're here," the old man said with a smile as he stepped out.

"Yes," Aubrey replied softly, nodding. She didn't look particularly happy; she seemed preoccupied. "Why did you summon me, sir?" she asked.

"As one of the most outstanding disciples of the Aetherians, shouldn't you also contribute to the faction?" the old priest asked instead of answering Aubrey's question.

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