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
Adrian smiled faintly, his words instilling hope in Brutus and the others."Don't pay them any mind. They underestimate your strength," Brutus remarked, his admiration for Adrian evident after receiving a billion from him.As Adrian approached, the passengers on the lower deck grew even more agitated. Fortunately, the ship still had two Grandmaster-level crew members who adeptly managed the ordinary civilians. However, this situation couldn't be sustained indefinitely.One of the Grandmasters turned to Adrian. "We're all in this together. We won't say much more. You must be aware of the current situation, so we all hope you can explain."Adrian responded indifferently, "Explanation for what?"The other Grandmaster appeared annoyed. He shouted at Adrian, "You are the one who caused this situation! Since they're asking you to leave, you'd better depart this ship promptly!"Upon hearing his words, the crowd calmed down, regarding Adrian with indifference."That's right! This is all
"You all think I've caused trouble for you, but you fail to see that you’re the luckiest ones on this ship!" Adrian asserted. His cold gaze swept over the crowd, but no one dared to meet his eyes. His words prompted them to reflect on the situation.Was it truly as straightforward as they had assumed?The Grandmasters exchanged glances once more. Possessing a higher level of rationality compared to the passengers, they grasped the severity of the situation. Despite the ship being less than a day away from docking, a great deal could unfold within that time frame. Moreover, despite their efforts to consolidate the ship's defenses, casualties persisted. This indicated that the ghost wielded power far beyond that of ordinary Grandmasters. Even they were not entirely safe.Their gazes remained fixed on Adrian as they asked. "Do you have any evidence to support your claim?""No evidence is needed. The situation is just as I described," Adrian replied confidently, "I haven't left the shi