Chapter 307: Pricilla Feels Embarrassed

Pricilla bit her lip. "So that's how it is?"

"And more importantly..." Luna squinted her eyes. "Aren't you aware of something?"

"What?" Pricilla glanced at Luna, then returned her gaze to the screen.

"Haruto hasn't encountered a single Horror." Luna continued in a casual tone.

Instantly, whispers and shock filled the stadium.

"That's right! How is that possible?! All the other participants have faced at least one Horror, but that kid hasn't at all!"

Pricilla turned to Luna, her face full of hope for an explanation. Luna sighed before speaking again, her voice calm but confident. "Haruto pays attention to tracks. Every living creature leaves a trace—whether it's crushed grass, broken branches, scratched earth, or scents lingering in the air. Haruto observes everything, no matter how small the detail."

Pricilla remained silent, trying to digest those words.

"That's why Haruto can avoid encounters with Horrors and chooses to gather plants elsewhere," Luna continued explaining.

Pricilla grew more curious. "But... isn't Haruto Sato someone who doesn't have Anomalies or Abnormals?"

Luna turned to Pricilla and smiled faintly. "Do you know about Aura Arts?"

Pricilla nodded quickly. "Of course! I have two Aura Arts myself. Why?"

"Haruto masters Aura Arts." Luna crossed her arms and looked back at the screen. "That's why Haruto can know everything I just said. But which Aura Art does Haruto master? That's still a mystery."

Pricilla fell silent. Her gaze returned to the screen, where Haruto now appeared to be walking leisurely in the forest, as if this game was just a morning stroll for him.

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Haruto continued searching and gathering various types of plants scattered throughout the forest. Occasionally, he would step carefully, avoiding encounters with Horrors or other participants who might obstruct his path. Haruto knew well that careless movements would only invite unnecessary danger.

After some time walking, Haruto finally arrived at the edge of a river, its water flowing gently, reflecting the sunlight that was beginning to lean westward. The sound of the water mingled with the chirping of birds, creating an atmosphere that seemed to soothe the heart.

Haruto took a deep breath, feeling the fresh air caressing his skin. Without hesitation, he stepped toward the riverbank, allowing his bare feet to touch the slightly damp ground.

Without thinking twice, Haruto began to remove his clothing, leaving only the shorts that clung to his body. The muscles Haruto had developed from months of hard training were clearly visible under the sunlight, leaving anyone who saw him momentarily speechless in confusion.

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"W-What is Haruto doing?!" Pricilla almost shouted, her face instantly turning as red as a ripe tomato. With a nervous movement, she glanced at Luna, who remained silent beside her.

"Just ignore it," Luna replied in a flat tone. "Haruto did the same thing before when he entered the lake. This isn't the first time."

Although Luna's voice sounded calm, her eyes remained fixed on Haruto, observing every movement he made with intensity.

In the river, Haruto immediately dove into the cool water that pierced his skin. The current wasn't too strong, but it was deep enough for his body to be almost completely submerged.

As Haruto opened his eyes underwater, he pierced through the darkness illuminated by sunlight from the surface. His eyes quickly caught something—a white grass swaying gently at the riverbed.

‘Found it!’ thought Haruto.

Without hesitation, Haruto reached for the plant and carefully pulled it out before swimming back to the surface. As Haruto's head emerged from the water, droplets cascaded from his hair and body, refracting the sunlight and creating a scene that seemed to come straight out of a painting.