Adam had to seize the initiative rather than fall into the enemy's tempo. Having received a huge confidence boost after defeating Succubus Beth, Adam now felt ready to alter his original plans.0

He already possessed the power to act effectively on his own, so it was a massive waste to continue bringing everyone along with him, and it also made it easier for his enemies to predict what he was going to do next.0

Hence, he was going to leave Shae in Sandrise City to attract all of the attention, while also assigning her sufficient protection to ensure her safety. In the meantime, he was going to carry out a surprise attack in the shadows. Shae was very quick to approve of this idea. She also understood that it was time to change gears, and she had to play a bigger role.0

On behalf of the pawn shop, May promised to protect Shae to the best of her abilities, and Cowboy was assigned with the task of arranging Adam...0