"Is this your defense? Useless!" The shadowy figure roared in disdain. Then, it charged straight toward the crowd.

Despite the initial assault not breaking through their defenses, subsequent attacks followed rapidly, displaying significant strength.

Frostspire's members, however, had mobilized all their power. Their defensive capabilities were not inferior to their attackers. Despite the invaders' relentless efforts, they failed to breach the faction's defenses.

"We'll retreat!" The invaders realized they couldn't gain any advantage and immediately vanished from sight.

Simultaneously, Adrian swiftly moved, already in a rainforest beneath Frostspire. Normally, within the faction's influence, all creatures, even insects and birds, would remain peaceful due to the powerful enchantments. The appearance of bandits and thieves was unthinkable unless they sought death, as the protective formations would instantly annihilate them.

Yet, there were strange footsteps now, resembling the soun