Adrian remained calm and looked at Maxwell. "Do you remember what I told you before?"

Maxwell paused for a moment but quickly responded, "You said if I reach level seven within a year, you'll teach me higher-level techniques."

"In war, strength alone doesn't guarantee success. Strategy is crucial. Now is the time to showcase your talent."

Maxwell's eyes lit up. He nodded earnestly and said, "Okay, leave the defense of the city to me!"

Others were taken aback and said, "What? You're leaving the defense of the city to him, Mr. Adrian?”

"Yes, and you all as well. I'll handle the enemies," Adrian said.

He leaped down from the city wall and disappeared into the pitch-black night. Since the enemies approached under the cover of night, he decided to use the darkness to his advantage as well.

Boom!

Another thunderclap erupted, and the enemies discovered a ghostly figure rushing toward them.

"Who is it? Argh!"

They were met with a deadly attack just as they barely finished their que