'...How much time has it been?' Ryuk held his hand over Yao Lian's head, sensing the arrival of someone nearby.
Though they were concealed by an illusion that kept them hidden, he was already familiar with the individual's identity and chose to act indifferent.
With the system adapting to Esme's abilities, he had become increasingly adept at pinpointing her positions.
He utilized a method akin to hers, where her power influenced the flow of mana. By observing the uniform movement of mana in the vicinity, he deduced her presence.
[Just a minute ago, she seemed angry....you shouldn't have hit her...you know, husbands who commit domestic violence—ERROR!]
Before the system could continue uttering nonsense, it was muted before Long Ryuk. With his eyes fixed on Yao Lian, yet the voice directed towards the figure who had arrived, his head tilted in that direction as, with a small smile, he said, "Even the best hiding spots fail if your scent tells your secrets, Esme."
'....'
