King Basil's words stunned Justin. He hadn't expected the king to be so closely attuned to Adrian's actions.

Despite the distance of several kilometers, King Basil seemed to perceive Adrian's every move with uncanny precision.

The ministers were equally taken aback. None had anticipated that Adrian's maneuvers would cause such an uproar.

Some officials, however, scoffed at the notion of Adrian being a legitimate contender.

One sneered. "He's just a young upstart. Even if he's strong, the sol