Velthora

Velthora was bigger than I remembered. The towering buildings, the scent of freshly baked bread mixed with iron and sweat, the constant hum of voices—it was overwhelming.

Damon nudged me. "You look like a lost farm boy."

I shot him a glare. "I lived in a city before."

"Yeah? Which one?"

I opened my mouth. Stopped. My memories were still piecing themselves together, but one thing was clear—Aster's Hollow was gone.

I shook my head. "Doesn't matter. Let's find an inn first."

We moved through the crowded streets, my eyes scanning over the people around us. My Appraisal skill activated instinctively.

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▶ Name: Mira Lorne

▶ Age: 19

▶ Power: Pyrokinetic (Rank D)

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▶ Name: Gareth Tullman

▶ Age: 45

▶ Power: None

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It was strange, seeing people's names and abilities just by glancing at them. Some were ordinary, but others…

▶ Name: ???

▶ Age: ???

▶ Power: ???

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I stopped. A hooded figure passed by, his information completely blocked.

Damon noticed my reaction. "Something wrong?"

I clenched my fists. "No. Let's keep moving."

The inn we found wasn't luxurious, but it was decent. Damon dropped onto his bed with a sigh. "Finally. A real bed."

I didn't respond. My mind was elsewhere.

Velthora wasn't safe.

There were others here—people with blocked information. That meant only one thing.

I wasn't the only one with a system.