The crowd's eyes were filled with curiosity and anticipation. They wondered what kind of future Adrian would bring them.

Could this young man lead them to victory in the face of the Primeria's ferocity? The outcome remained uncertain.

"Stand up," Adrian commanded, his voice resonating with authority.

"Follow me, and my only requirement is simple: absolute obedience. If I command you to die, you must not utter a single word of dissent.

"Can you do that? If not, stay behind—there's no need to leave the city with me."

His words thundered in the ears of every soldier, leaving them stunned. None had expected Adrian to issue such a demand, and the bluntness of his statement shocked them deeply.

To be asked to die—this was an extreme demand. And for it to come from a man barely in his twenties made it all the more unbelievable. The soldiers stared at Adrian, their expressions a mix of astonishment and unease.

Adrian's demeanor, strict and unyielding, baffled them. Why was he being so s