It happened then. A group moved swiftly behind the Blue Lions. Despite their completely exposed backs, the knights never noticed, their blades still pointed solely at me. The figures emerged from the darkness, all wearing masks. Some wore silver half-masks, covering only the upper face; others wore full black masks. The air around them felt cold, yet familiar.0

The ghosts?0

Those masked faces turned toward me. They bore the Blessing of Concealment. I had half-expected it, hearing that they borrowed Botis's power, but their blades weren't aimed at the Blue Lions' unguarded backs.0

Instead, they filled the gaps in the passage from the shadows, tightening the blockade. The moment I saw their stance, I realized it. They hadn't come to ambush the knights, but to aid them.0

The situation was worse than I thought. My plan to kill everyone and absorb their essences felt absurdly out of reach. I glanced up at the high vaulted ceiling. If I wanted any chance of escaping… 0

I pulled up my status window.0

[Name: None0

Skeleton Soldier Lv. 13 (271)0

Health: 1210

Strength: 1210

Agility: 1210

Wisdom: 1210

Bonus Stats: 29]0

[Achieved...0