Some daemonic beasts have a final self-destructive instinct upon death, causing their inner cores to explode and leaving nothing behind for humans to absorb. This was why an intact inner core was incredibly rare and precious.

Yet, here Adrian was willingly giving one to her. Renee felt deep gratitude in her heart for this unexpected gesture.

“Thank you. If I ever have the chance, I will repay your kindness,” Renee said with sincerity in her eyes.

Adrian replied, “No need to thank me. You will certainly have the opportunity. Aren’t you my servant now? Protecting me is your duty. All right, let’s keep moving.”

He continued moving forward. By now, it was already late at night.

Renee gazed at Adrian, puzzled. She couldn’t figure out what kind of person he was. He treated her like a subordinate, yet his actions were more like those of a friend. She was finding it harder to understand Adrian’s intentions.

But Adrian clearly had his own reasons. He wasn’t one to conform to expectations.