Clack.0

I climbed the mountain on foot. So far, the trail had been wide and clear, without any hostile beasts. However, from here onward, it was an untamed wilderness—or perhaps a hunter's domain. In either case, nothing on this mountain was on my side. I had to stay alert until I found a place to hide.0

[Detection Lv. 2.0

Switching to active mode.0

Skill efficiency increased by 400%.0

Current stamina consumption: 0.0014% per second.0

— Enhanced senses activated.0

— Detecting moving entities not in stealth mode.0

— Identifying clearest traces.0

— Heightening sensitivity to vibrations in the ground and air.]0

The Detection skill didn't need manual activation since it often worked passively. In active mode though, it consumed a small amount of stamina to significantly increase its effectiveness.0

Trained senses…0

Of course, I hadn't trained my senses. I just absorbed the skill from the imperial guards.0

The trail grew steeper as I climbed, and the forest became quieter. My footsteps echoed with every step, but I softened my movements. As my footsteps quieted, I noticed...0