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This kind of thing had to be confirmed in person. If handled carelessly, a blade could come flying at my throat from anywhere, at any time. Inadequate observation could lead to death.
I’ve experienced that more than once.
Rena was not here to advise me this time. The pendant also still had a long cooldown remaining. All I could do was gather as much information as possible and remain alert. Concealing myself in the shadows of the deep night, I walked through the silent streets.
***
The night in Grassmere was quiet. Only the occasional patrol carrying torches roamed the streets. Half-asleep soldiers, caught in the grip of drowsiness, missed the shadows hiding right under their noses.
My first objective was to locate the soldiers who had tried to question me earlier. On my way to the gate, something caught my attention.
That is...
It was the large tent Chandler had pointed out to me when we walked by earlier. Bathed in cold moonlight, the white tent stood out with an unnatural glow. Armed mercenaries patrolled around it in calm, regular intervals, holding long spears. None of them were dozing off.
There was one problem.
I can’t… sense anything?
Inside the tent, all signs of life felt blocked, as if there was an interference. Even with my Detection skill, I could only pick up fragments of movement now and then.
It smelled...
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