However, the last batch of bats to come out of the tunnel fell from the sky and died. Their bodies were smoking as if an invisible force had knocked them out of the sky.

Haris knew now was the perfect time to run. He turned and sprinted in the opposite direction of the cave. Right now, he had no thoughts of capturing or killing Adrian. He just wanted to stay alive.

Meanwhile, Adrian was observing the commotion within the cave. He had a hunch that something terrifying would emerge soon. Despite his momentary hesitation, he sighed and dismissed the thought of fleeing. The last time he ran away was because he wanted to get rid of his enemies, but it was different now. Running away might mean losing the opportunity to find Lyra. So, he stood still, waiting for the ominous presence lurking within the tunnel.

Meanwhile, Haris had run over a kilometer. He glanced back and sneered. "What a fool. If he doesn't run now, he might not have the chance later." He then continued to flee. Despite