"We might spare your life if you leave your treasures behind, kid," Edith said.

"You want me to leave my treasures? What if I let you two leave instead? What do you think about that, dear friends?" Adrian replied calmly.

"You little…" Darren snarled, then chuckled, "Hmph, well done, young man. You have a sharp tongue. Once we capture you, you'll beg for death in no time."

"No need. I'm used to traveling alone. I’m not fond of the hustle and bustle of factions," Adrian said coldly as he activated his Draco Vein Power and released a misty barrier.

"Hah, petty tricks. It's been only a few days, yet you've reached level nine. It'd get tougher to eliminate you if you had more time to grow. We can't let you leave now," Darren said.

It was Adrian's first real confrontation with someone above level nine. After all, the encounter at Stone Sea Forest was not a real fight. He was no match against someone above level nine. The mist shield was just raised, and Edith dispelled it in a second.