Adrian''s eyes burned with determination as he pushed himself to the limits. He could feel the doubled state enhancing his physical prowess, but the toll on his body was equally apparent. Bruises and cuts adorned his form, evidence of the gruelling battle.


    The man, though slower and heavier in his attacks, disyed resilience. Each sh sent shockwaves through the hall, and the sound of shing swords echoed in a rhythmic pattern.


    "Oh!" Adrian grunted, redoubling his efforts, his strikes bing a blur of motion. The two opponents had reached aplete stalemate, neither yielding ground as they fought with unwavering determination.


    Cuts and bruises multiplied on their bodies, the toll of the prolonged battle visible. Blood painted the scene, a testament to the intensity of their confrontation.


    As the stalemate persisted, it became apparent that despite the Bloodlust-empowered onught, neitherbatant had gained a decisive advantage.


    Adrian, his breaths heavy andboured, gathered his strength for the decisive moment.


    "[Moonlight Serenade - The Great Sonata]" Adrian muttered under his breath and activated his sword art.


    As he invoked the arcane incantations for his sword art, [Moonlight Serenade - The Great Sonata], the atmosphere shifted. The hall seemed to dim, and an ethereal glow surrounded Adrian''s de, reflecting the moon''s serene radiance.


    The sword art, now doubly potent due to the synergistic effects of [Bloodlust], unfolded like a masterpiece. Every swing became a symphony of calcted elegance, with the de moving as an extension of Adrian''s very soul. The hall echoed with the haunting melody of Moonlight Serenade, enchanting all who witnessed the ethereal dance.


    The assassin, caught off guard by the sudden surge in Adrian''s power, struggled to keep pace. The amplified [Moonlight Serenade - The Great Sonata] cut through the air, leaving trails of shimmering energy in its wake. Adrian''s strikes, fueled by the intense fusion of skill and Bloodlust, found their mark with unparalleled precision.


    With a final, resounding strike, Adrian delivered the fatal blow. The assassin, unable to evade the wless execution of Moonlight Serenade, crumpled to the ground, life force extinguished.


    [Ding!]


    [You have killed an C- rank Human, Mark Wilson]


    [Ding!]


    [You have received a total of 1000 Exp.]


    The hall, once a battleground, fell into a surreal stillness as the echoes of the sword art''s melody lingered in the air.


    ''So his name was Mark Wilson.'' Adrian thought as his gaze lingered on the dead body of a man.


    ''No need to feel sorry, if I had not killed him he would have killed me and everyone here.''


    Adrian was right, in the game of survival either kill your enemy or be killed by the enemy. That''s the kind of world everyone is living right now


    [Ding!]


    At that moment Adrian heard another System notification.


    [The [Bloodlust] skill has been disabled.]


    As soon as Adrian read those he grits his teeth for an insense amount of pain, and sure enough next moment he felt his body was tearing apart in half.


    Thud-!!


    "Argh!!" A painful scream escaped from Adrian''s mouth but he tried to hold in. Adrian slowly rosed his hand in the air, his hands were in pain and trembling but he held in the pain.


    "System, give me intermediate rank [heling poition].


    Soon an intermediate rank [heling poition] appears in Adrian''s hands from the air. This intermediate rank [heling poition] is one rank higher than high [heling poition].


    Slowly Adrian raised the potion to his mouth and drank it in one go.


    As the velvety liquid of the intermediate rank [healing potion] coursed through Adrian''s veins, an immediate and potent effect unfolded. The wounds and cuts that adorned his body began to close, the healing properties working swiftly to mend the damage inflicted during the intense battle. The pain, both physical and from the brutal toll of the [Bloodlust] skill, dulled to a bearable ache.


    The potion''s magic prated deep, revitalizing Adrian''s strength and resilience. The bruises faded, and the once-open wounds became nothing more than faint scars. It was as if the potion possessed a mystical touch, erasing the evidence of the fierce conflict that had unfolded moments ago.


    However, the pain derived from the disabling of [Bloodlust] lingered, a constant reminder of the toll taken on Adrian''s body and spirit. Despite the potion''s efficacy, it couldn''t alleviate the unique agony induced by the powerful skill.


    Slowly Adrian rosed on his feet, the pain was still there but he could manage it now.


    -Tap!, -Tap!, -Tap!


    He began to walk where the rest of his friends were, thinking that they needed his help.


    -Swoosh!


    At that moment Adrian felt someone behind him, without missing a bit he shed the sword back of his head and twisted his entire body.


    -Swoosh!, -sh!


    Adrian''s sword met nothing but air, whoever behind Adrian was already anticipated his move.


    "Hello there, Long time no see, Pest." Adrian heard a familiar voice, In the entire life of Adrian he only had one encounter with the owner of this, voice.


    "What are you doing here? Tony Stark." Adrian clenched his fist and gripped his sword.


    Tony had a wide smirk on his face, as he replied to Adrian, "What do you mean? Like you guys, I''m on vacation here."


    Adrian''s eyes narrowed at the words Tony, Adrian didn''t believe it for a moment that Tony was telling the truth, Considering their unpleasant history.


    "Don''t y a word game with me and tell me the truth."


    Tony shrugged his shoulders and said, "Well you are right, I''m not here for a simple vacation, I''m also here to kill some pest, and that pest is you."


    Saying that he disappeared from Adrian''s sight.


    ''Fast-'' Adrian doesn''t have a moment toplete his thoughts as he is sent back flying in the air.


    Tony had kicked him right in the chest, it was so fast that Adrian didn''t have a moment to defend himself from the attack.


    Adrian gritted his teeth as the impact sent him sprawling backwards. The force of Tony''s kick left him momentarily disoriented, and he struggled to regain his footing.


    Tony Stark reappeared a few feet away, his armour gleaming in the dim light. "You were never a match for me, Pest. You should''ve stayed out of my way."


    Adrian red at Tony, his determination flickering beneath the pain. "You can''t just attack us without reason. What''s your problem?"


    Tony chuckled a cold sound that echoed through the corridor. "Reason? Pest, you and your friends have always been in my way. I''m just here to clean up the mess."


    Adrian tightened his grip on his sword, his body aching but his resolve unbroken. "I won''t let you harm anyone here."


    With a swift motion, Tony lunged at Adrian again.