After setting out, Sion led Adrian and the others headed toward Cloud Puff Mountain.

"You still haven't told me what you plan to do yet," Adrian said to Sion.

They encountered some beast attacks on their way to the mountain. However, Sion was able to drive some of them away by communicating with them. For the ones that Sion could not handle, the team would take care of them.

The shadows of the trees danced eerily on the forest floor, creating a mysterious atmosphere that heightened the sense of anticipation. Even though it was still daytime, the sky was unusually dark.

Adrian and Sion walked in front of the team as they talked. When Sion heard Adrian’s question, he replied, "You'll know when the time comes."

"It seems like you don't trust me." Adrian chuckled.

"Why should I? Lyra ended up that way because she trusted you too much and got too close to you," Sion countered.

He harbored some resentment against Adrian. After all, he had been protecting Lyra for over a decade. If Ad