According to the captives, they were merely low-level workers who knew only that alchemy research was being conducted but were unaware of the specifics. However, they were certain that their superiors were searching for something within certain individuals or seeking out a particular type of person.

"A particular type of person? But you’ve been experimenting on humans, and as a result, created some half-human half-beast monsters," Adrian said.

"Yes, but those individuals are considered failures. They are not the outcome our leader desires.”

After a pause, one of the captives looked up, adding hastily, "These are the directives of our superiors, not our personal opinions. We ourselves hold deep regard for the people of Aethersphere."

It sounded like he was pleading for mercy, but upon hearing this, Adrian simply glared at the captives, visibly furious. "You hold deep regard for the people of Aethersphere? You mean you regard them as test subjects.”

Unexpectedly, Adrian abandoned an