Adam did not return to his living quarters that night.
He couldn't afford to take any chances. He had no idea what that shadowy creature was capable of, nor whether it possessed some means of tracking him.
For all he knew, it might be able to follow his mana fluctuations, scent, or even a lingering trace of his presence. So he took no risks.
Throughout the night, he changed faces several times, even assuming the appearances of women. He switched clothes, altered his scent, and used different routes to move across the city.
Whenever he passed through a crowded area, he blended into the flow of people before disappearing into another alley. At other times, he used his teleportation ability to put considerable distance between himself and his previous location.
He kept circling the entire city, never staying in one place for too long. It was exhausting—especially after the whole chase—but he did not care.
