Although Nathaniel was reluctant to leave, now was not the time for hesitation.

“You think you can leave whenever you want?” the burly man said and waved. A surge of blood energy roared toward the escapees, but Adrian immediately intercepted the attack.

“Get out of here!” Adrian shouted.

Without wasting another moment, Nathaniel and the others quickly made their exit. Now, Adrian was the only one who remained to face off against the monster king.

*

Tremors ripped through Mapleston, and the