286: The curse

[System Notification: You've killed a level 45 Man-Eating Winged Tiger. You have gained 9k EXP.]

Val ignored the notification and went out of the cave to get Oliver.

As soon as he stepped out, a crease formed between his brows, his eyes widened slightly, and his lips tightened in a thin line as he didn't spot Oliver anywhere near the cave.

"Damn, where did he go?"

Without wasting a moment, Val used the Heavenly Eye skill to scan his surroundings in a desperate search for Oliver.

His gaze pierced through the dense foliage of trees and underbrush before finally settling on a lean, muscled figure standing near a pond.

The figure was adorned in clothing identical to what Oliver had been wearing. When his face appeared in his gaze, Val became certain it was Oliver. 

Val scrutinized him thoroughly.