Even though Adam hadn't said anything, May and Renee could immediately sense that something was different about him.

"You seem to have undergone some kind of change," Renee remarked as she approached him. "Your aura has become stronger and more stable. You're really beginning to feel like a top-tier adapter now."

She then took a glance at Noah, whose breathing had become as weak and shallow as a vegetable due to suffering brain death.

"I have some dirt on you after this now, right?" Renee chuckled. "You owe me a favor, and don't you forget it."

"Didn't you do this to return a favor from May?"

Originally, yes, but the nature of the event has changed. It's become both illegal and dangerous, so you owe me one. If I need your help someday, you have to lend it to me,...