After Adrian finished speaking, he noticed Rhys' eyes darken with despair. The car crept along the road in silence, only the engine's hum breaking the quiet.

Then, unexpectedly, Rhys broke the silence. "Mr. Adrian, I was thinking… May I join your organization? If you'll have me, sir."

"Absolutely!" Adrian eagerly welcomed the idea.

Despite their brief acquaintance, Adrian sensed Rhys' strong leadership abilities. While Adrian had established power here, his main goal wasn't to expand influence but to confront Kayden and the elusive Prime Oracles. Having Rhys join his cause would be invaluable.

When Adrian arrived back at the outpost, everyone greeted him warmly. "Mr. Adrian, you're back!" Relieved by his safe return, the team rallied around him.

In the days that followed, Adrian introduced Rhys and planned their next moves. With Rhys on board, motivation soared. Under Rhys’ guidance, Adrian managed to fortify the outpost even further, transforming it into a thriving center. Adrian