"You have no idea, sir. If you follow them, it means you're accepting their challenge. You'll be facing countless powerful enemies ahead," Rhys warned urgently.

"What does that entail exactly?" Adrian asked.

"You'll find out soon enough," Rhys replied after a pause.

Adrian couldn't tell if Rhys was deliberately withholding information or wasn’t elaborating for some other reason. But despite the uncertainty, Adrian felt committed. He couldn't afford to back out now.

"In that case, I must see for myself what this is all about," he declared firmly.

With that, Adrian followed the group deeper into the building. Seeing Adrian's determination, Rhys reluctantly followed behind, sighing as they ventured further.

This was Adrian's first time inside this place, and he was immediately struck by its grandeur. The building's interior was far more impressive than its exterior suggested—lavishly decorated and surprisingly spacious. As they walked through the halls, Adrian noticed others passing