Adrian noted that there were indeed insects inside the prisoners’ bodies, and the insects were near their hearts. If he wasn't careful, the prisoners could easily be harmed. This was something he wanted to avoid.

After some pondering, Adrian asked, "So, what do you want me to do?"

"Hahaha! That's more like it!" The burly leader continued to laugh. Once he calmed down, he continued, "What I want you to do is very simple. I want you to offer your neck to me to be slaughtered. After that, I will release them."

"No, Adrian!" Nathaniel shouted, then screamed in agony.

"What are you doing?!" Adrian stepped forward, ready to strike.

The burly leader said, "Don't be impulsive. I'm just giving him a taste of speaking out of turn. I won’t take his life just yet. But if you act recklessly, they will die."

"I know you want me to offer my life in exchange for theirs, and that’s possible. But tell me, how can you prove to me that you will release them after I die?" Adrian asked.

"Hahaha..." T