The newcomers' bodies were emaciated, some reduced to bare bones, their clothing tattered and nearly rotted away. These once-buried corpses were reanimated under the mysterious figure's control.

"Now, relish the sensation of being consumed by the undead!" the shadowy figure declared, emitting a wicked laugh.

With that, the undead surged toward Adrian, who observed with a slight frown. However, they posed no challenge to him. With swift swordplay, Adrian effortlessly dispatched them before adva