The middle-aged man sneered at Adrian, his gaze filled with disdain. "Hahaha, boy, though you're powerful, the tens of thousands of soldiers behind you are nothing more than prey for us.

"I suggest you be wise and surrender. If you do, I might consider taking you under my wing."

Adrian chuckled at the absurdity of the offer.

"Oh, really? Your proposal is intriguing," he said coolly. "But you are nothing more than ants, hardly worthy of standing by my side."

With those words, he began walking