At that moment, Adrian heard voices.

"Why did the leader assign us this task?"

"Yeah, we've been researching alchemy all this time but haven't had any substantial results. Those test subjects always run into various issues. What's the purpose of this?"

As these people talked, they walked toward Adrian's location, unaware that someone lurked in the shadows, overhearing their conversation.

"Maybe the leader is worried, but that's not our concern. We just have to do our job.”

"Yeah, you're rig