The way to the top is through the bottom

Smack.

Adam fell to the ground, his legs and arms wide open and a wide grin on his face.

He watched the fountain of blood spurt from the Mighty Commander's body for a long moment before weakening, turning into a faint stream.

"Agh... What a great fight..."

Soon, he heard Silvana's voice:

'Looks like you enjoyed it to the fullest.'

Adam smiled weakly, gazing at the vibrant crystals above. Some of them were shattered like stalactites, but there was still enough to cover the spacious cavern with light.

"Well... I can't deny that. But, I must move on."

Though it was another victory over the fortress monster, it was Adam's most difficult fight since he returned to the Dead Lands.

Thick blood covered most of his body, Adam's situation was much better than the Mighty Commander's, but he was far from the peak of his strength.