As Adrian stabilized his body, he was almost knocked down by the forceful impact. Fortunately, he reacted swiftly, enveloping his body with mana to protect himself. Otherwise, he might not have withstood the blow.

"Curses, didn't expect this old guy to be so troublesome," Adrian muttered.

Despite having a numerical advantage, the battle proved challenging. It was evident that Father Reth had gathered considerable divine power.

"How are you?" Val's voice echoed.

"I'm okay," Adrian replied.

Although he claimed to be fine, the reality was far from it. Adrian knew Father Reth's previous strike had heavily injured him. He could barely stand and lacked the strength to continue the fight for the time being.

Val was aware of Adrian's condition. She instructed him to rest for a while, assuring him that she would take over.

'I'll quickly recover with my own powers. I shouldn't worry about Val. Her strength surpasses mine, and with her rich combat experience, she should be able to hold on