Outside the base, Moon left the safe patrol perimeter and pushed into the outer regions where beast activity was heavier.
The Underground Bat scouted overhead. The parasite inside its brain kept it operating at a higher intelligence tier that had improved its scouting efficiency. It patrolled a wide radius above Moon's position, flagging any approaching beasts through the Curse connection before they came into visual range.
Moon activated Camouflage.
He walked forward and waited for the first test.
The first beast appeared within a few minutes.
A One-Star beast, moving through the underbrush at a leisurely tracking pace.
It walked past him at ten meters without looking up.
Moon watched it pass with a small, satisfied expression.
[Camouflage]
[Proficiency: 3%]
The proficiency ticked up. Not dramatically, but the increment was noticeable. Every successful use of the skill contributed to its refinement.
He continued into deeper territory.
