Alfred grinned wickedly. "I see. Very well. In that case, I shall accept your assistance."

Hearing this, the group brimmed with anticipation. But in the next moment, they sensed something was wrong. A powerful suction force converged on them, rendering evasion or escape impossible.

"Sword Demon? What's happening?" one of them cried out in horror.

The group struggled but found themselves unable to break free. In no time, they were completely engulfed.

*

Following Adrian's investigation, he u