Rex broke through the mouth of the northern corridor, his boots pounding frantically against the damp stone floor as he cradled Edri tightly against his chest.
'Hey... System. While I'm running, tell me what my rewards actually do.'
The cavern shook violently once more, sending a cascade of dust raining down from the ceiling.
DING—!
『[System Item Info — Wanderer's Compass]
• Description: An ancient brass casing devoid of a traditional needle.
• Special Property: The center contains a tiny, floating shard of light that automatically points toward whatever the user subconsciously prioritizes as their objective.
[System Skill Info — Broken Hourglass]
• Classification: Active / Passive Hybrid
• Effect: [One Second]
• Limitation: Once every 4 seconds, the user can forcibly rewind the time by approximately one second.』
'Good. Finally, a useful skill,' Rex thought.
He squeezed his eyes shut, picturing Edri's fading pulse. 'Medical room. Find it.'
