Feeling the pressure from the pursuing monsters, Adrian quickly led the woman into the workshop. He had entered the secret passage before and was thus familiar with the route, managing to reach it with ease. The entrance of the passage had been blown wide open and the smell of explosives hung in the air. It was clear that Ivy and the others had blasted the door to get in.

"Get in!" Adrian urged the woman as they reached the entrance.

The woman, gasping for air, hurriedly squeezed into the entrance.

Meanwhile, more monsters closed in on them. Without wasting any time, Adrian took out a bomb he had prepared beforehand and placed it at the entrance. He then dove into the passage. When he felt they were far enough, he clicked the detonator.

Boom!

The entrance to the secret passage was blown up once more, causing the debris to fall and seal off the entrance completely. The force of the blast was so intense that it knocked Adrian and the woman several meters forward.

"Are you okay?" Ad