Chapter 7: Successful yet Troublesome {2}
As I grabbed the three rewards—necklace, spatial ring, and potion—no one noticed me. No one, except Clara.
I felt her gaze like a blade against my skin.
She was staring directly at me, unblinking.
I froze mid-step. Eh? The arena was cloaked in darkness. Only those with enhanced vision could see anything in this chaos. I could barely navigate thanks to Althea’s blessing, she had quietly gifted me.
i didn’t expect for a F Ranked Could actually already enhanced her senses to see in Dark Places
Her golden eyes glowed faintly, and her expression was unreadable. She tilted her head slightly, resting a finger against her cheek in a strangely curious gesture. Blank-eyed, like someone trying to solve a riddle they didn’t know they cared about.
I gulped.
No time to panic. I turned and bolted toward the electrical control room where Althea waited. I needed to be within range for her to merge back into my body without alerting anyone.
Clara was still watching. I could feel her gaze drilling into my back. Suspicion, curiosity... amusement?
Whatever it was, I didn’t have the luxury to figure it out.
As I reached the dim control room, I sensed Althea’s divine energy moving closer. A soft trail of icy blue light shimmered before it surged into my chest.