As the conversation unfolded, Sawyer was escorted away for further examination. With such a disruptive incident, the fighting tournament came to an abrupt halt.

"Adrian, are you alright? Did he harm you?" Nathaniel inquired with genuine concern when Adrian returned to his seat.

"Captain Nathaniel, do I appear injured to you?" Adrian responded with a reassuring smile.

"Heh, fair point," Nathaniel conceded. "But what's the matter with Sawyer? Why does he seem to have lost his sanity?"

The unexpected turn of events left everyone bewildered and incredulous.

Suddenly, Adrian reached out and plucked something from the air, extracting an object from Sawyer's body. The sight stunned all present.

"What is that?" They collectively voiced their bewilderment, unsure of the object's nature.

Adrian's faint smile hinted at his understanding. "See this? There's more to this guy than meets the eye," he revealed, leaving everyone astonished by his revelation.

The object extracted by Adrian was a