Hostage
Even as he died, Bass had no idea what exposed him.
What he didn't know was that the very first Title Sylas received in this world was A Patient Stalker. He wasn't a person with a normal amount of patience, and his focus was off the choice.
What exposed Bass?
He had paused for too long.
If Bass knew this, he would likely cough up blood and die again. That was because the difference between this time and all the others was not even a half second.
Unfortunately, his vision was already fading and there was no time for regret. The last thing he saw was Sylas' figure flashing by him and entering the cave that hid their checkpoint.
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Sylas didn't spare Bass another glance. Enchanted Scholar had already activated and he sensed the Runes protecting the cave entrance.
He analyzed them as he rushed toward it and thought of several solutions in just a few seconds.