Adrian realized there was nothing he could do at the moment, so he decided to return home for now. However, along the way, he sensed something amiss. It felt like someone was following him. Sensing this abnormality, he decided to take a detour. He didn't want to lead his enemies to his residence.

The stalker showed no signs of giving up and continued to follow him, confirming Adrian's suspicions. He must be their target, and with them following him so closely, it shouldn’t be long before they made their move. He needed to prepare to face them.

Soon, Adrian arrived at a desolate spot. He slowed to a stop and turned to look at the dark road behind him. "You've followed me all this way. Aren't you tired? Even if you're not, I am,” he called out.

When Adrian finished speaking, dark shadows emerged before him. The shadows transformed and revealed their true forms: men dressed in black robes with solemn expressions. The one leading the group had a ferocious-looking entity floating beside