"I didn't expect to run into such a weirdo just as I came here to relax!" Adrian muttered in the Silverboan language.Sherri was stunned for a moment. Did he just speak in the Silverboan language? But because the situation was quite tense now, Sherri didn't dwell on it.Lloyd was relentless, pointing at Adrian and roaring, "Sherri is mine! If you want to take her away from me, then you'll have to duel with me!""You're talking nonsense!" Sherri also became angry and, without hesitation, jumped up from the sofa.After rebuking him, she realized that her behavior was exceedingly unladylike and would bring shame to her family. She blushed, covered her mouth with embarrassment, and glanced at Adrian, wondering if this would ruin her image in his eyes."What's going on here?" A man in the Obscuran warrior attire stood out with his towering stature as he approached. Notably, he bore a saber at his waist, a sight quite uncommon in the current Leafall.Ever since Quintin assumed control
Sigmund instantly drew his saber from his waist.For him, going to the battlefield would be a difficult task. After all, when it came to real combat, his legs would go weak. Otherwise, he wouldn't have surrendered.Still, dealing with a young man around 20 years old, especially one without any significant background, was not difficult for him at all!Even if the man had an influential background, so what? Standing beside him was the son of the newly appointed governor of Leafall. If something happened, it would be his responsibility.Approaching Adrian with his blade, Sigmund almost put the blade to Adrian's neck.How could Adrian let someone put a weapon to his neck? He stood up and dodged Sigmund's attack."Do you want to fight me?" Adrian asked in a chilling tone.Sigmund smiled coldly. Fight with this guy from Silverboa City? That wasn't a good idea!No matter what background he had, the people of the Obscura City wouldn't dare to lay hands on someone from Silverboa City wi
But if these two individuals were the son of the Governor of Leafall and an unidentified person from Silverboa City, it would be a headache for them."Don't mind me! It’s your daughter's birthday banquet. Let's have a duel between warriors to make the celebration more lively, shall we?" Sigmund said cruelly.He didn't intend to kill Adrian. After all, he was from Silverboa City. But swords and sabers couldn’t differentiate that. If Adrian got injured in some way and spent the rest of his life in a wheelchair, it wouldn't be his fault, right? Hence, the biggest problem now was how to get Adrian to agree to this challenge. Others thought Adrian was afraid because he hadn't spoken. Now standing in front of him was the captain of the Leafall guard, an eighth-level expert, and beside him was the governor's son. From both individual strength and background, it seemed like he was at a disadvantage. Naturally, if Adrian surrendered, no one would find it strange!But the next moment, somet
"How dare you!" Sigmund shouted.Although many people knew him as a coward who only knew how to surrender, he did not have much choice in that situation since anyone who did not surrender was doomed. In order to survive, he had to surrender. However, it did not mean he lacked courage. Surrendering was a means of staying alive, and staying alive meant the chance for a better future.For someone willing to endure humiliation to survive, he would only yield to those who were stronger and had higher status than him. He would never take those ordinary people seriously, and Adrian happened to be someone he could bully in his eyes. After hearing Adrian's belittling words, he roared, "Since you've decided to accept my challenge, then you can't blame me for whatever happens next!" He then rushed toward Adrian with the saber in his hand."What a piece of trash!" Adrian said.Even though Adrian was using the Silverboan language, Sigmund understood him perfectly and was enraged. Just as
Adrian held the Divine Frost Slayer Blade in his hands as he asked the question, stunning Llyod greatly. He had not expected Adrian to be a Grandmaster—even 100 of him would not stand a chance against Adrian."I... I didn't mean it that way..." Llyod stammered.Adrian chuckled, intending to teach Llyod a lesson. He wanted to show him that even as governor's son, he was still just trash in this world.Just then, someone entered through the entrance of the banquet hall. It was a middle-aged man dressed in formal attire. Even though he had gray hair gracing his temples, his eyes were sharp—individuals like him were often more complex than they seemed."Who's bullying my son?" the man asked as he entered. A dozen young men in formal attire followed him, each carrying various gifts."Uh... Mr. Ivan, things aren't what you think. It's just a minor dispute between young people!" Herald said as he nervously walked up to him.Their relationship had been fairly amicable before, but Ivan ha
Herald knew he could not afford to miss a key opportunity for the prosperity of their family, even though he cherished his daughter."No! I don't agree! Have you even asked for my opinion?" Sherri shouted. She had not expected her birthday party to turn into this."Sherri, I understand you're still young, so I won't force you. But you and my son have known each other for over a decade now. You both should be very familiar with each other. You can trust him!" Ivan said firmly, "So, let's set the date for three years from now. Let's proceed with the engagement tonight!" Sherri blushed with anger.Just when she was about to speak, Llyod beat her to it. "Sherri, rest assured. I'll definitely treat you well.""Sherri, why don't you just be with Llyod? It's good for both your families and for you!" Hilary chimed in, looking amused.She knew Sherri was a rebellious girl at school, and that her rebellion was fueled by her desire to break free from her family's control. They wanted her t
"Then do you know who I am?" Adrian asked back, and Ivan's expression turned dark. Truth be told, he did not want to antagonize a Grandmaster. However, the Pintzers were important to him. Without them, it would be hard to secure his position in this chaotic era. Therefore, he had to ensure Llyod married Sherri.As a consequence, Adrian naturally became their enemy. It was a choice he had to make. What he did not anticipate was that Adrian seemed unaware of the consequences of provoking him.Ivan glared at Adrian. "You'll know the consequences of crossing me!"He would not dare to confront Adrian directly because he was a Grandmaster. The people around him were no match for Adrian. However, he could get even more formidable individuals to deal with Adrian. Since Rufus had become the mayor of Leafall, Ivan naturally had to maintain a good relationship with him. The two had been almost inseparable during this time. Being an outsider, Rufus hoped to solidify his position as the mayo
After sitting down next to Adrian, Sherri lowered her head and began to contemplate the events unfolding before her. She felt that tonight's events were far beyond her expectations.However, the more she thought about it, the more uneasy she felt, but neither Ivan nor Lloyd were the cause.Whether it was Lloyd, Ivan, or even her father, she had anticipated their actions. She had long sensed Lloyd's feelings for her, and the recent developments with his family seemed like pieces fitting into a puzzle. What unsettled her was Adrian.On the one hand, it was Adrian's sudden change in attitude toward her.Thinking about this, Sherri turned her head and glanced at Hilary. She frowned as she noticed a hint of schadenfreude on Hilary's face. However, she shook her head as she felt these were all trivial matters. Yet she could not shake the feeling that she had missed some important piece of information.On the other hand, it was Adrian's background. He was from Silverboa, and he arrived i