Adrian's face hardened at the words. He despised threats above all else. While he understood what the mysterious entity desired, he couldn't yet fully comprehend its implications or find a way to counter it. His only choice was to focus on growing stronger.

Within the hot spring, waves of raw, terrifying power surged and crashed violently against Adrian's body.

The force, though beneficial, was brutal and overwhelming. Adrian's body struggled to endure, cracking as though it were disintegratin