As Novemton drew closer, the monsters around them multiplied crazily. The numbers outside Novemton were astonishing, exceeding what Adrian had encountered back in Swallowston countless times over.Unlike Swallowston, the monsters outside Novemton were limited to the outer ring as an inner wall had been erected to prevent them from entering. The army of monsters exuded a menacing aura, and their strong, foul stench filled the air. Adrian said, "Stay sharp, everyone.!With bated breath, they continued to face the relentless onslaught of monsters. Gunner and his team had never seen so many monsters, not even during their time in Kerning."They’re closing in!" Ivy called out.The roar of the truck's engine had attracted the attention of many monsters. Some charged toward the truck, and like a chain reaction, more and more followed. Bullets zipped through the air, and Adrian and Gunner stood back to back, facing the approaching monsters. The second squad and their leader looked up a
"Hurry up!" Rozi shouted to the truck.Ivy floored the accelerator, and the truck hurtled toward the city at full speed. The soldiers along the path of light formed a protective shield around the truck as it plowed through the monsters."Ivy, get everyone into the city!" Adrian called out.After conveying his orders, he leaped off the truck and summoned Dragonbane, which then transformed into countless golden streaks of light. He exchanged a glance with Rozi, then leaped into the air and stabbed his sword into the ground. The monsters wailed and were sent flying as Dragonbane touched the earth and set off a series of explosions.Adrian and Rozi stood back-to-back, ready to confront the incoming wave of monsters. Meanwhile, Ivy continued to drive the truck along the path of light. Seeing that the truck had moved farther away, Adrian shouted, "Squad one! Retreat and support squad two!"Upon hearing his orders, the soldiers from the first line swiftly retreated toward the city. Adria
Adrian was originally under the impression that Hugh was not very impressive. Crystal was the one who promoted him, but Adrian had never been particularly impressed by Hugh's abilities. However, he refrained from commenting out of respect for Crystal. It was now clear to Adrian that Hugh was underutilizing his talents while being Crystal's subordinate.Half an hour later, Adrian held a meeting at headquarters. Several upper management personnel attended the meeting, and he shared with them what Philip had said about Crutcher. Steel and the others were confused when they heard the story."Sir, are you saying you intend to leave Novemton again to find this Crutcher fellow?" Steel asked.Adrian nodded in confirmation. The information Philip had revealed regarding Crutcher might contain crucial insights into the future. Having no means of dealing with the Creator, Adrian was willing to explore all possibilities, including the ones that had very little success and very high risks.He ex
The others fell silent. There was a possibility they were not handling the matter with the right attitude since they did not share Adrian's foresight.Meanwhile, Rozi entered the meeting room and said, "I'm inclined to agree with Adrian. There's a saying that God leaves a window open whenever he closes a door. Nobody in this world is perfect, not even the Creator AKA the Destroyer.”All eyes turned toward her. Having spent time with modern people, Rozi had assimilated to the new environment and learned some popular phrasesHelen said, "Are you saying that you support Sir Draco's decision? If so, you'd need convincing reasons because it still seems too risky to us.""She's right, Grandma. None of us knows for sure whether the person the child mentioned actually exists."Everyone began expressing their opinions.They called Rozi "Grandma" as a playful joke because many were aware that Rozi originated from twelve centuries ago.She stepped forward and, naturally, had her reasons fo
They began to recap the entire situation.Why would the Destroyer want to reset the world? The answer was to eliminate all surviving humans, and he must have had his reasons for wanting to do so. Given the limit of his abilities, he was unable to eliminate them all in one fell swoop. He could only wipe out half of the population, proving that resetting the world inflicted a lot of damage on him. It was either that or he would be spending too much of his powers and leave himself in a weakened, vulnerable state. Because of this, he sent out monsters to deal with the remaining survivors. However, this raised a question—why had he chosen to erase the survivors' memories instead of letting his monsters finish the job if his aim was to eliminate all life on Earth? With the massive number and abilities of these monsters, combined with the aftermath of the reset, where everything was shrouded in darkness and no plants could grow, humans had only two choices. They ended up being killed by
"It’s the reason he's so adamant about finding Crutcher," Rozi said, proving that she knew him well.Everyone turned to look at Adrian.Steel asked, "Is this true, sir? What's on your mind?""Come on, sir. You should tell us what you're thinking even if you don't have any evidence to support it. This isn't the time for us to overlook any possibility," urged the others.Adrian smiled and said, "None of you have been able to read my thoughts despite the years we've spent together. Yet, Princess Rozi read me like a book though we've only known each other for a few days. You should all consider making her your role model."Laughter filled the room as Adrian continued, "Wonder found a way to defeat the Destroyer, which was why he chose to compromise."Everyone was shocked and dumbfounded. The Destroyer chose to compromise because Wonder found a way to defeat him? Seriously?'At that thought, Steel asked, "Do you have any basis for this theory, sir?"Adrian replied, "Rozi just mentio
A silence fell over the meeting room. Everyone was trying to process Adrian's words. His revelations had offered a glimpse into the future and brought hope. Judging that Rozi was from over two thousand years ago, maybe Wonder had left someone else behind—someone who held the key to ending the chaos.Steel said, "I see. You believe Crutcher might hold the key Wonder left behind and that he will be able to teach us how to defeat the Destroyer, is that right?"Adrian nodded. "I hadn't considered this at first, but Phillip made me reevaluate the entire situation when he told me about Crutcher. Why would Rozi say that Wonder won? That's because he managed to walk away after a confrontation with a powerhouse and even left behind the method for us to eliminate this powerhouse. It was a grand victory for Wonder. The Destroyer lost, and very thoroughly for that matter. It took him five thousand years to restore his powers and launch another reset, but he failed to erase all traces of what Won
"Everyone, you're dismissed. Remember, I'm still here, so don't give up hope. I will stand with you all and never retreat, no matter how tough the situation gets.”The meeting concluded, and Adrian quickly exited the meeting room, followed by Helen and the other women. He asked, "Susan, where are Sam and Nova? I'd like to see them.""They're their room. It shouldn’t be too difficult to find," Susan replied.Adrian nodded and made his way to the main hall.Samantha was tidying up the bed, while Gloria played with Nova. Having finally found a sense of security, Samantha's worries temporarily eased, and she and Gloria decided to share the room and the bed. Their bond had grown stronger through their shared experiences."Hey, you." Gloria looked up and greeted Adrian when he entered.Samantha, who had been tidying the bed, quickly turned with a smile on her face. Adrian smiled back and bent down to pick Nova up. "Papa!" Nova reached out to grab Adrian.Adrian turned to Samantha an