Who is that?0

To be honest, the voice scared me, and my senses were screaming that something was wrong. I had been cautiously scanning my surroundings with Awareness but had somehow still failed to detect the owner of the voice’s presence.0

No, wait. I can sense them now.0

I swiftly calmed the surge of alarm that had threatened to overcome me.0

My opponent had been perfectly motionless at the end of the hallway, silently lurking in wait like a veteran sentry.0

Still, that didn’t mean they weren’t formidable. Despite the distance, they had detected me. I felt confident that this was one of the masters Ha Hee-Jeong had mentioned.0

This place is important, I guess. Perhaps the king or a member of the royal family lives here.0

Interrupting my speculation, a middle-aged man stepped out from the end of the corridor. The prominent scar across his face left a lasting impression.0

Fortunately, his gaze wasn’t locked directly on me. Though he had sensed my presence, it seemed he hadn’t seen through Shadow Veil.0

The master suddenly unsheathed his sword and pointed its tip down the corridor. “I don’t know what trick you’re using, but staying silent won’t change anything. Show yourself while I’m still asking nicely."0

The atmosphere grew tense, and my mind raced to formulate...0