Despite the disbelief surrounding Adrian's identity, he remained unfazed by others' opinions. Their chatter was of no consequence to him; he had more pressing matters at hand, particularly regarding the ominous power emanating from Sawyer.

With his extensive experience dealing with dark forces, Adrian had an inkling of the nature of Sawyer's power. It appeared that Sawyer had indeed been tainted by dark arts, though whether it stemmed from the Netherites' influence remained uncertain. After all, the Netherites were not the sole purveyors of such malevolent forces in the world.

Turning to Craig, Adrian made a request. "Captain Craig, if you're agreeable, I would like to interrogate Sawyer. I aim to unearth the truths concealed within him."

"Certainly, Mr. Adrian. I have no objections," Craig readily consented, arranging for Adrian to be escorted to the interrogation room.

As Adrian entered, Sawyer stood handcuffed, resembling a prisoner in the dimly lit room devoid of any other occu