"I almost forgot about my shadow," Arthur muttered, palm smacking against his forehead. He'd been so caught up in Charlotte's rescue that his living shadow had completely slipped his mind.
He reached out with his consciousness, feeling the familiar tether. Still there. Still intact, even after his real-world teleportation.
The shadow remained exactly where he'd sent it.
Arthur established contact, the connection solidifying instantly.
Unlike normal communication, the shadow spoke directly to his mind—not with words, but a different kind, mainly through sensation.
Arthur nodded, processing the information. "Okay, so there isn't a limit to the shadow's range, at least not in the city."
He commanded the shadow to return, already calculating how this would factor into his plans.
As he strategized his next move, a notification pinged—the distinctive chime of his Evolution Pathway talent activating.
