Although Sammy served as Lucy's maid, the two had grown up together and considered each other like sisters. Recently, Lucy had been neglecting Sammy due to her affairs, which left her feeling guilty. Seeing what had happened to Sammy sparked Lucy's anger toward Adrian. After scolding him, she knelt, straightened Sammy's disheveled clothes, and led the latter aside.Nearby, Larissa and Marc looked at Adrian with clear astonishment, while others around them also stared at him with similar expressions. Despite being upper-class nobles, many had a history of exploiting their power, particularly in their treatment of women. Yet, Adrian's shamelessness exceeded anything they had witnessed before.Howard, accompanied by a group of crew members, stepped forward and fixed Adrian with a stern stare. "I never imagined His Highness Everett's confidant to be such a man." Meanwhile, Lucy provided comfort to Sammy, who was on the verge of tears.Adrian's gaze met Howard's, and he said in a low,
"You're remarkably thick-skinned, Mr. Adrian," Howard said coldly, his intention to humiliate Adrian evident in his tone.Adrian tightened his grip on the hilt of the Divine Frost Slayer Blade. Observing this, the people around him adopted wary expressions. This guy had a record of violence. The deep scars on the rear hull of the ship served as evidence.Howard smiled and said, "Since you refuse to leave, then stay. However, the occupants of our first-class rooms hold noble status. Should any incident occur, we'll face significant trouble. I urge you to relocate to the lower-class cabin, Mr. Adrian."He then added silently in his head, ‘I'll make sure you're put in your proper place! How dare you lowly worm from the lower class steal my spotlight! Do you even comprehend whose territory you’re in?!'Howard couldn't fathom why Adrian would behave in such a manner, but everyone present had witnessed what happened. Adrian had indeed acted inappropriately toward Sammy, right here in thi
Meanwhile, Adrian traversed past the middle-class rooms and arrived at the lower deck.Several burly men, clad in heavy fur coats, stepped forward, respectfully inquiring, "Why have you returned, sir?"Brutus and the others had witnessed Adrian being escorted away, so they hadn't anticipated his return just a few hours later.Adrian glanced past Brutus’ group and gazed at the door of his former room. It struck him as somewhat amusing to think that Alfie and the others had yet to emerge from inside."There was a minor mishap, but nothing serious. With me here, the lower deck is perfectly safe," Adrian reassured.‘That’s hard to say for the other two decks,' he thought.Adrian sensed that Autumn aimed to distract him to accomplish some undisclosed purpose. He didn't have a clear strategy to handle this situation and found himself in a rather passive position. However, being misunderstood was a minor concern for him. The real trouble would arise if Autumn's goal was achieved.There
"We thought that the items left behind by a hero like you might have a unique effect on that ghost, so we borrowed them for self-defense," Alfie explained embarrassedly.Using someone else's belongings without permission amounted to stealing, and being caught by the owner only added to the embarrassment.Adrian waved his hand, dismissing the matter as trivial. However, their words sparked a strange idea in his mind. While Alfie and the others may have naively believed that the items he left behind could affect the ghost, Adrian couldn't help but consider that it wasn't entirely unreasonable. The artifacts from the ancient tomb might indeed hold some power against Autumn.Initially, Adrian had planned to wait until the destruction of Obscura was complete before studying these artifacts. But now, he felt it might be worth examining them sooner.After reassuring the five timid men, Adrian bent down to open the boxes. With a pensive expression, he peered at the items within."Mr—""S
A few minutes later, Alfie and the others shook their heads. "We don't see any changes," they admitted.Adrian's voice turned deep and authoritative. "Find the rhythm; it's just like a human’s breathing.""Breathing?""Inhale... Exhale... Inhale..."Guided by Adrian, the five of them fixed their gazes on the cauldron. By this time, a hint of dawn graced the horizon, signaling the end of a tumultuous night."It's changing! It's really changing!" Alfie suddenly exclaimed in surprise.Initially confused, the others soon followed suit, their expressions transforming from puzzlement to shock as they continued to observe.Adrian seized the cauldron from the table and compared it with the Divine Frost Slayer Blade. While the patterns were identical, the Divine Frost Slayer Blade remained unchanged by the rhythmic fluctuations."Why is this happening?" Adrian pondered aloud, his expression furrowed with confusion.After another hour of contemplation, Adrian suddenly asked, "How much l
Adrian noticed the few individuals lingering at the doorway. However, his paramount focus lay in unraveling the mysteries of the cauldron. Thus, he chose to disregard their presence.Once Alfie and the others departed, Adrian's concentration remained steadfastly fixed on the cauldron. Its patterns continued to shift incessantly, following what appeared to be a rhythmic pattern. Yet, upon closer inspection, Adrian realized that the variations were endless, defying any semblance of predictability.Adrian's focus became completely absorbed by the small cauldron. Unknowingly, he slipped into a peculiar state… He then stiffened in shock. This feeling... It was remarkably similar to the experience he had encountered while attempting to break the seal on the Dragon Dial back in the dragon realm. Though the patterns before him differed slightly, the sensation was similar. Even though he hadn't entered that peculiar space at this moment, he perceived a subtle shift in the patterns before him.
Many of these dragons were possibly concealed within dragon realms. It was even possible that other formidable entities lurked within these dragon realms or similar relics akin to ancient tombs. If the two worlds indeed mirrored each other, such a scenario wasn't entirely implausible.‘Had I been too narrow-minded in my thinking? Maybe I haven’t reached the pinnacle of my world. Maybe there are still numerous formidable entities waiting to emerge.’Shaking his head, Adrian dismissed these unsettling thoughts, deeming the likelihood slim. Accepting such a possibility would render the world excessively terrifying, a notion he found difficult to reconcile.A few minutes later, Adrian successfully activated the cauldron. Similar to activating the Dragon Dial, activating the cauldron once he grasped the pattern proved to be a straightforward task. The patterns appeared to function as a sort of password, with only those who mastered them possessing the ability to activate the relic. Adria
Adrian detected the consciousness emanating from the small cauldron and grasped its purpose. "Spectral Snare… Is that your name?" he muttered, acknowledging the item’s name.The cauldron’s function had also become apparent—it served to suppress paranormal entities. Furthermore, this cauldron had been operational for many years. This suggested the presence of highly hazardous entities back within the ancient tomb. Were they restrained by the cauldron and other bronze items, in conjunction with the Divine Frost Slayer Blade? But he had long seized the Divine Frost Slayer Blade, while Brutus’s group had taken the cauldron.Adrian was taken aback. Could it be that the entities were emerging from that ancient tomb? Just as he was processing this shock, Alfie and the others entered the room, trailed by Brutus and his entourage."Mr. Adrian, there's a bit of trouble outside, and we need your assistance!" Alfie said urgently. Adrian observed the grim expressions of the group gathered at t