Sidestep

"The enemy is being cautious. They are only increasing the difficulty by ten percent by adding those weird characteristics on the doppelgangers," Rain said. "They are just like me… someone obsessed with efficiency."

As Rain advanced through the dark forest, he gradually slowed his pace, a sense of unease settling over him. Despite the seemingly unchanged surroundings of the sinister woods, he could clearly notice that the atmosphere ahead had shifted. The usual dark trees and shadows held a different quality, signaling the presence of an adversary lurking in the vicinity.

Though his eyes didn't catch anything unusual, Rain trusted his instincts and halted his movement. A tense silence enveloped the area as he prepared for an imminent encounter, fully aware that the true challenge lay just ahead in the concealed depths of the dark forest.