I couldn't spend any points or examine the potential skills available to me without raising suspicions even higher. I just had to take a deep breath and contain my elation.
As we walked, the darkness seemed to press in around us, the only light coming from the flickering torches that cast eerie shadows on the trees. I stumbled, my foot catching on a hidden root. Fazio caught my arm, steadying me.
"Careful, young master," he whispered, his voice containing an edge that I felt. I knew he was trying to put on a brave face.
I nodded, my eyes scanning the surroundings. We'd been walking all day, and I was starting to feel the weight of my exhaustion. The system's notifications had fallen silent because we hadn't run into anymore goblin patrols.
