A complex emotion flickered in Tyler's eyes. He couldn't quite name it, but deep down, he was relieved he hadn't seriously offended Adrian in the past.

If he had, he would never have witnessed such a moment.

"Since you're unafraid, I'll give you one hour to rest and recover on the spot. I want to see you at your peak. Can you do that?" Adrian asked.

"Yes, we can!" the soldiers roared .

"Sit!" Adrian commanded.

Immediately, forty thousand soldiers sat down in perfect unison.

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