It was because Adrian had been waiting for this exact moment.
As the monster waves thickened and the Ruin Guardian loomed, Adrian's mind raced. He had anticipated the appearance of the cult-like group members—their glowing symbols and ominous presence confirmed it. It was time to put his next move into action.
He sidled up to Aria, who was firing spells with unerring precision, and whispered, "Aria, I need you to cover us. We're moving in."
Aria's keen eyes flicked to him briefly, understanding the unspoken plan without needing more explanation. Her grip on the staff tightened. "Got it."
Without missing a beat, Adrian gestured to Ardel, who had been standing nearby, ready for orders. "Follow me, we're taking the assassination route."
Ardel gave a subtle nod after a brief surprise. His newly developed assassin's instincts kicked in, his body tense and ready to blend into the surroundings.
