Bab 167: Invasion (7)

"You should be around level eighteen, aren't you?" Eduns asked when Kane arrived in the camp on the morning of the seventh day.

"... Yes," Kane replied.

Kane found himself pondering how Eduns seemed to discern his level of progress. Despite Eduns' uncertain words, Kane couldn't shake the feeling that Eduns possessed some unique ability granting him insight into Kane's advancements. There might be hidden talents or skills that Eduns had yet to reveal.

Another possibility loomed in Kane's mind. Perhaps Eduns determined his progress by tallying the experience gained from the number of corpses Kane brought back. It was a logical deduction, given Eduns' apparent expertise in this mysterious realm. Kane made a mental note to keep a keen eye on Eduns, driven by curiosity to uncover the secrets behind his seemingly intuitive knowledge.

"As promised, I will teach you a technique that will help you," Eduns said.