Chapter 56: The Location of Dr. Alaric Ardent

Adrian's eyes shot open, the intense gleam fading as swiftly as his mana dissipated. He turned to the group, a sense of urgency in his gaze.

"I've located Dr. Alaric Ardent. He's in the south, beyond the city, past the Forgotten Woods, in the swamp lands. There's a tower surrounded by ghouls. It's known as the Veilstorm Tower," Adrian announced, his voice cutting through the night.

Sebastian, still recovering from the revelation, was quick to question Adrian. "How did you search that far, Adrian? Last I knew, your search magic extended only within the city limits."

Adrian's eyes flickered, a subtle glance in Kael's direction escaping Sebastian's notice. "I... I don't know. It just happened."

Sebastian eyed Adrian with a mix of suspicion and realization. "This is beyond your usual capabilities. What happened back there?"

Adrian avoided direct eye contact, choosing his words carefully. "Sometimes, magic operates in mysterious ways. Perhaps the situation demanded more than my usual range."

As the group processed the unfolding mystery, Adrian's unspoken connection with Kael lingered in the air, a secret veiled by the currents of magic that intertwined their destinies. In the face of the unknown, they were left to grapple with the enigma of Adrian's newfound abilities and the ominous presence of the Veilstorm Tower in the distant swamp lands.