At that moment, Adrian heard voices.

"Why did the leader assign us this task?"

"Yeah, we've been researching alchemy all this time but haven't had any substantial results. Those test subjects always run into various issues. What's the purpose of this?"

As these people talked, they walked toward Adrian's location, unaware that someone lurked in the shadows, overhearing their conversation.

"Maybe the leader is worried, but that's not our concern. We just have to do our job.”

"Yeah, you're right."

As they conversed, they didn't realize someone sneaking up behind them and launching an attack. Caught off guard, they were struck, feeling intense pain before passing out. After an unknown period, they woke up in a dark place. The surroundings were dim, with only a man standing before them, glaring at them sharply. Even in the darkness obscuring the man's face, the weight of his sent shivers down their spines. Clearly, this was no ordinary individual.

Feeling a coldness settle in their h