With these thoughts in mind, Tyron and the Violet Rain Bird braced themselves for the worst.

Suddenly, Adrian opened his eyes, and a golden light flashed within them. Seeing this, Tyron and the Violet Rain Bird let out a sigh of relief.

Adrian noticed them and, slightly surprised, asked, "What are you two doing here?"

He had clearly instructed them to wait at a distance. What would they have done if something dangerous had happened?

Tyron smiled and replied, "It’s a relief to see it’s you, Adrian. We were afraid that old bastard had devoured your soul and that you were gone."

Adrian was momentarily taken aback. He hadn't expected them to speak as if that were a fact. However, it was true. That had happened inside his mind.

"That old guy tried to devour me, but I ended up devouring him instead. He wanted to consume my soul, but fortunately, I was stronger," Adrian said, a hint of relief in his voice.

Tyron and the Violet Rain Bird were shocked. They realized that Adrian had surv