The ape king instantly ran to the large tree, and Damien held his breath.

However, the ape king seemed to have sensed something, making him abruptly halt.

“Why are you stopping? Hurry up and run.” Jean was so furious that she smacked the ape king on the head.

“Shh.” The ape king urged her to keep quiet as he gazed around warily. Jean instantly fell silent and slightly squirmed.

Damien froze. Dammit, I’ve been discovered.

He had been pretty confident of his concealment. Even the three-striped Muir didn’t discover his existence, yet the ape king—who had just leveled up to a three-striped beastman—sensed his presence.

The ape king was indeed...