[Ability acquired: Permanent Night Vision.]Kael blinked, and the darkness around him shifted. The once-impenetrable shadows melted away, revealing the forest in a dull, muted glow. Every tree, every twisted root, every shifting figure in the distance was suddenly visible as if bathed in a dim silver light.He exhaled sharply. “Well, that’s... useful.”[Host will no longer be hindered by darkness. Visual clarity increased by 70%. Detection of movement within a ten-meter radius enhanced.]Kael smirked to himself. At least the system had the decency to make up for its sudden absence. He pushed off the tree, his exhaustion still present but no longer crippling. Now, at least, he could see where he was going.Unfortunately, the new ability didn’t stop his stomach from churning. Hunger gnawed at him, twisting his insides into knots. He clenched his jaw, trying to ignore the sharp pangs. He knew there had been something tangible in that bag—something that could have helped. He almost regret