A week passed after Ash absorbed the Rune of Harmony.
Hidden from the eyes of the black market, Ash moved through the forest like a shadow.
He travelled a long distance during that week, cutting through dense undergrowth and uneven terrain without allowing a single creature to sense his presence.
Occasionally, he bumped into the black market hunters. They were scattered across the entire continent, moving like beasts with no rest. Their eyes were wild, their movements frantic, as if someone had unleashed them with a single order: find Ash.
He also encountered several rogue criminals. One group even staged a scene where a terrified girl was being surrounded by three men, pretending she needed help. They were waiting for someone to step in so they could use it as bait and rob them. Ash saw through the act instantly.
