Although he was surprised, being born in an era where extraordinary powers aren't a myth and the experience he just faced made him accept this bizarre situation quickly.
More importantly, the most mysterious transcendent path in his previous life had been that of the Evolver—individuals who awakened strange and unique abilities. So, he reasoned, this sudden ability might be something similar.
The bastard from the founder clan must have been an Evolver too—Ash couldn't forget the searing pain of being sliced by those strange, light-like blades.
He calmed down his killing intent and tried to look around and found that it seems to not only work humans, but he also seems to be able to see levels and names of plants or any non-living things, like stones, clothes, wooden swords, or any items.
In addition to this, his eyesight seemed to have improved—he could see farther and capture even the smallest details with clarity, almost as if everything moved in slow motion.
He can see the detailed movement of all the guys as they were practicing the Shadow Wolf technique in slow motion. At least this ability seems to be more helpful and should be great help in fights.
But maybe because he was tired or something else, he felt a bit of pain in his eyes and had to stop looking around.
He closed his eyes to rest and unknowingly slept through the entire two-hour drill, only waking when Adam appeared beside him and gently roused him.
"Ash, come let go and eat. You are weak because you haven't eaten something." Adam, who was drenched in sweat and breathing heavily, woke him up and took him to the place that can be called a canteen, where training martial artists can receive food two times a day.
Ash didn't argue—he really needed to eat, especially since he'd fallen asleep without meaning to due to his severe weakness. At least now, with the canteen, one of his problems would be solved.
He followed Adam to the canteen, where a group of young trainees and a few others were already eating like starving beasts. The moment the aroma of food hit him, his mouth watered, and his stomach growled loudly with hunger.
"Let's go." And quickly they took a plate and took a big bowl of rice and fish, as they seemed to be near the sea and get a large quantity of fresh fish.
As he was eating, he looked around and used his ability to look at the guys who were dining here. Most while are level 1 or 2 there still were one or two at level 4 and 5, but no one was close to the instructor Lucas, meaning he was stronger than he expected.
But just as he devoured his food, he saw someone that shocked him, and it wasn't only him who shocked every person, whether it was male or female; they were looking at the same person with different expressions.
A seductive, mature woman wearing loose, slightly revealing clothes appeared before them. Her charm was irresistible, and neither men nor women could seem to take their eyes off her.
For the young boys, it was even harder—at their age, their hormones were at their peak. Many of them stood frozen, openly drooling, and almost lost their balls just from the sight of her.
Ash, on the other hand, controlled his horny mind and his little dragon as an experienced person, but when he tried to find more about her using his ability, he was shocked as he only saw??? in black colour.
"Hmm." Just as he looked at her, she seemed to sense something strange. Her eyes quickly scanned the crowd until they landed on him, with a flicker of curiosity in her gaze.
But when her gaze met him, his hair stood up and his legs started shaking; the feeling was weird; he cannot describe it; even when those bastards from the founder clan cornered him to the death, he didn't feel like this. Although it was less than a second of contact, it felt like eternity as she seemed to look deep within his mind and all his thoughts were captured by her.
After a second, she smiled and shifted her gaze away, walking into the backyard of the canteen, leaving him and the others stunned.
He quickly calmed down, as he didn't know what that was, as his clothes were drenched in sweat just by her glance. Thankfully he didn't think of something stupid; otherwise, he wouldn't be able to sleep because of terror.
"She left; snap out of it." He smacked Adam beside him, who seems to have lost his balls due to the horny excitement.
"Haha, sorry. I got too excited," Adam laughed, wiping away his drool awkwardly. "Mrs. Leatrix really is the most beautiful and otherworldly woman in the village."
"Hmm, you seem to know about her. Who is she?" Ash asked quickly.
"Ah, Mrs. Leatrix is actually quite mysterious. Not much is known about her, but I heard she holds a very high position among the village elders. The most important—and saddest—thing, though, is that she apparently has a young daughter."
"Why, she has a daughter! Why!!!! But thankfully nobody seems to have seen her husband; maybe therefore there still might be a chance." Adam, with an excited expression, told everything like he was the one who still had an opportunity.
Ash didn't say anything to destroy his dream. But one thing is sure: this woman is too dangerous. And for her being in a high position and fine with her stunning figure and face with no licking dogs dare to bother, it is only because she is too strong; he cannot even imagine how strong she actually is.
It seems this village is not simple; someone this mysterious and strong is living here.
Now, he had to gather more information about the world—he couldn't afford to remain clueless or ask others about everything. If he wanted to blend in with the people and adapt to this new world, he needed to know more. And for that, finding books or, better yet, a library is essential.