The leader leaped out, furiously brandishing his twin hammers and charging toward Adrian. "I demand justice for Master Greenwood! You have no right to kill members of the Greenhursts!"

Adrian did not step back and advanced instead. In the blink of an eye, his sword was already against the man's chest. Despite the narrow gap between the hammers and Adrian's face, the man could not inch forward.

"I have no right to kill Greenhursts’ members," Adrian said, "but to those who invade Medicis Manor, I'll show no mercy."

Thunk! Thud!

The hammers fell to the ground, and the man crumpled. His life was extinguished by a single move.

Adrian withdrew his sword and casually wiped off the blood. "Anyone else?" he challenged, "Come forward if you wish the same fate. I'll make it quick."

The black-clad individuals stepped back. They had lost all their courage. Initially, they were eager to witness the battle between their leader and Adrian. Little had they expected the match to be settled in a si