Fynn's eyes lit up as he studied Adrian as if he had understood something.

"When I’m in there, I'll do my utmost best to back as many villagers alive as possible, along with the corresponding number of treasures," Adrian said solemnly, "If I fail, whether I fall in the secret realm or fail to bring them out alive, you can kill me later.”

Adrian already knew the answer. He believed that Fynn, being a shrewd person, would make the most rational choice.

Sure enough, Fynn nodded and said, "That makes sense. I agree with you. Let’s wait for the outcome of the expedition."

Adrian smiled and nodded. He turned around to leave, then stopped when he noticed Fynn was about to say something. "How should we deal with Blade's Reach?" he asked instead.

Fynn was taken aback for a moment, Adrian's question interrupting his train of thought. He was just about to ask Adrian about his true strength. He knew that neither Adrian's weaker state when they first met nor his current seventh level was Adria