They surrounded Adrian from all directions, each wearing a fierce and malevolent expression, seemingly intent on not letting him leave alive.

"What? Do you want to kill me? I thought you wanted to negotiate," Adrian said with a mocking smile. He knew they wouldn’t negotiate with him.

"Negotiate? Kid, you're a fool. How did someone as naive as you reach level nine?" Richie's words dripped with sarcasm.

"Because my strength surpasses yours by miles," Adrian said confidently, crossing his arms,