Great powers

Only the sound of rustling leaves and blowing wind answered the man as Nero continued to observe his surroundings. Even with the thin strips of moonlight passing through the forest's crown made of leaves, it was all too easy for anyone to hide if they wished. They wouldn't even need to hide behind bushes or trees, just weakening black clothes and staying still would be enough camouflage.

"What're you looking for?" the man asked, irritated. "I'm alone."

"Oh, you're definitely not alone," Nero answered, finally looking at the man in black. It was hard to get a read on him, but if Nero had to guess, he'd say the man was at least an Initiate. Not only was that because ordinarily no one gave Neophyte actual dangerous missions, but traversing a forest in the dark was absolutely dangerous.