At this moment, Kane stopped in his tracks and glanced back over his shoulder.
"It seems like we've been discovered by someone; I felt like we were being watched just now," Kane murmured.
The keen senses of a Level 2 Wizard still allowed him to notice something unusual.
Herag sensed that the group was quickly approaching, so he spoke up, "Mr. Kane, should we leave first?"
Kane nodded. "Yes, let's head back for now. It's best to avoid being spotted and reduce contact with the locals here."
Of course, it wasn't that he feared losing a fight; he just didn't want to complicate matters.
Base 27 had just been established, and the most crucial thing was to remain hidden, minimizing the risk of exposure.
The group then turned around and temporarily halted their map-making work for the day.
On the way back, Herag suddenly sensed something up ahead but said nothing.
Soon, Kane also became aware of the situation in front of them.
