Chapter 357.2
Upon reaching the street lined with lodging establishments, Aldrit halted his steps. An uneasy sensation sent shivers down his spine.
“That energy. There’s a knight nearby,” Mara’s voice echoed in his mind.
Having ingested the peculiar seed he had swallowed during his initial encounter with Mara in the cave, Aldrit had repeated the process two more times. The seed’s efficacy diminished over time, necessitating periodic consumption.
Initially apprehensive, Aldrit had feared Mara could delve into his thoughts in intricate detail, but that proved not to be the case. Mara clarified that he could track the location of those who consumed the seed, determining if they faced death or significant injuries. The ability to transmit thoughts to animals only functioned when the seed consumer was in close proximity.
Now, Aldrit could discern the presence of knights, thanks to the seed, enabling him to sense their proximity and evade them if necessary.
When expounding on this heightened sensing ability, Mara boasted with arrogance. “My range for detecting that energy is broader. That’s why you can discover knights before they find you.”
Mara had bestowed upon the core members of the cult an upgraded version of the seed. Ingesting this seed granted them the ability to perceive the energies of kings and warriors. However, he conveniently neglected to mention the enhanced seed’s side effect—eyes turning red.
“What’s wrong?” Sven inquired, taking a few steps before turning around, noticing Aldrit wasn’t following.
“Oh, no, nothing,” replied Aldrit.