"I sensed the air of death from him the moment I saw him."

"What…" Marie was stunned.

Adrian turned around to look at her. "It's getting late. I should head back now. You should find time to take him to the hospital, okay?" He took off and headed to the manor after that, while Marie continued to look at him in a daze.

Soon, Adrian arrived at the manor where Benson had prepared lunch and was waiting for him to arrive. "What do you think, sir? Is Mount Sol to your liking?" he asked with a smile when he saw Adrian walking in.

"Absolutely befitting of Navia's best place to be at!" Adrian complimented.

Benson laughed and gestured. "I feel like everything we've worked for has been worth it because of your compliment. Lunch is ready. Right this way—"

"It's all right. I need to head back now," Adrian interrupted.

"Huh? Aren’t you going to stay for lunch after coming all the way here?" Benson was slightly disappointed at the unexpected turn of events.

Riley walked in as well and said, "