Renee flared with anger at Hamilton's words. She hadn't expected him to fixate on Adrian, who was currently so fragile that a single slap could snuff out his life.

"I’m your target here! Kill me if you must, but leave him alone!" Renee stepped in front of Adrian, her gaze firm with unwavering determination.

At this moment, Renee fully understood that neither she nor Adrian could escape this place. Knowing she was no match for a Fusion, she decided to make a desperate stand. With Henryk’s help, there might still be a sliver of hope. Adrian was entirely innocent. Perhaps if she had left him elsewhere and not brought him along, he wouldn’t be in such grave danger now.

"Is that so? But I happen to be very interested in the person beside you. Neither of you will leave here alive today," Hamilton said coldly, his sharp gaze landing on Adrian behind Renee. The person wrapped in the yellowish-brown orb piqued his curiosity, adding to the intrigue of the situation.

Boom!

A thunderous tremo