Adrian fell into deep thought. He usually disdained those who liked to tattle and saw them as disloyal. But right now, he felt a strange sense of satisfaction inside.

Meanwhile, Sans was nervous. Adrian and Sylvas were at odds, so this idea should pique Adrian’s interest. But yet, Adrian was silent.

Sans wondered if he had read Adrian wrong and asked, "Did I say something wrong, sir?"

"No, you haven't. However, I dislike resorting to tricks and prefer to be open and straightforward when dealing with problems. Let's not threaten anyone this time around."

Sans agreed while inwardly questioning his life choices. He had been playing both sides, ready to switch allegiances depending on who had the upper hand. Thus, Adrian's straightforwardness left him at a loss for words.

"How will you deal with Sylvas then?" Sans asked.

Adrian frowned. "Do you even hear what you're saying? He's a member of Ivory Cloud, so of course, he will receive the just punishment for his errors."

Sans was utt