Chapter 193: Shadowmancer

"You bastard! You were hiding while all of us were fighting here!" Vini shouted, his voice filled with anger and frustration.

The newcomer smirked, his expression calm but smug. "No need to be all prissy and mad. I just did what I had to." He shrugged at Vini's demeanor as if he was completely unbothered with the type of mess he had created.

"He's right," Ludwig said, his tone calm but firm. "He too is taking part in this challenge. He did what he had to to win. Though I still don't like it." 

The newcomer tilted his head, his smirk widening. "How did you find out? I'm sure we didn't even meet back in the forest. And you clearly don't know me or what I do."

"That's irrelevant," Ludwig replied, his gaze sharp. "As for how I spotted you, I always thought something was off when that guy attacked Vini."