Now in the shadows while the singer was in the light, Alex had the advantage over the person singing! However, if he exposed himself, with the native advantage on their side, Alex would find himself in a passive position at every turn!
The singing continued, becoming clearer and more enchanting, as if performing a private serenade in Alex's ears. This kind of sound seemed to carry a spiritual influence. If Alex's mental attributes hadn't reached the transcendent level, he might have already been affected by the song, lost in it, unable to break free.
"This is an enchanting melody!" Alex quickly realized, dispelling distractions and removing the mental influence from the song. This enchanting melody could manipulate one's mind, causing them to lose themselves in the music and gradually become puppets manipulated by the musician.
Just then, at the junction of the harbor and a small river flowing out from the dense forest, a sudden splashing sound echoed.
