A difference of even a few minutes could completely change which eerie creatures were patrolling and how many. After a long silence, Merrick slowly asked, "What else do you know?" Aiden spread his hands. "That's it." Merrick scoffed. "Like hell I believe you." Aiden just chuckled and offered nothing more. When dealing with NPCs, he had to mix truth with fiction. He couldn't say too much, but he couldn't hide everything either. It was a delicate balance. As for how he'd pinpointed the exact details about the eerie creatures? It was simple. The rules. The difference between an Aberrant Labyrinth and a normal maze wasn't just the terrifying creatures lurking inside. It was that their behavior and spawn patterns followed a specific set of rules. These rules were intricate and unique to each maze. Some people could study the maze all their lives and still never crack the code. How had Aiden managed to escape from under the nose of a Level 80 Corrupted-level boss in his previous life? Naturally, because he'd mastered the maze's rules. If he'd relied on raw power alone, even a top-tier powerhouse would've been useless—let alone his Level 80 self back then. In Aiden's mind, a perfect route still existed. Guided by memory, he moved toward the eerie creatures with steady, confident steps. Merrick, meanwhile, followed cautiously, his guard fully raised. In no time, they reached the corner. "Merrick, watch my footwork and movements closely. This is important." Aiden didn't dare let his guard down either and spoke with dead seriousness. "Otherwise, we might alert those eerie creatures." "Me?" Merrick pointed at himself, words stuck in his throat. Are you teaching me my job? Look at your level, then look at mine! I've cleared more labyrinths than you've walked miles. The nerve! Even with his usually easygoing temperament, Merrick felt anger flare up. It was like being a veteran film director and having some clueless investor lecture him about cinematography. Sure, they had money, but that didn't make them an expert in the craft. Merrick took a deep breath, forcing himself to stay calm. He was preparing to set the record straight before something went south. This was an Aberrant Labyrinth, not some playground where amateurs could mess around, but that thought evaporated instantly. Because he saw Aiden getting closer and closer to the five eerie creatures, close enough to be practically face-to-face with one, yet the creatures acted blind and deaf. They didn't sense him at all. "What the—" Merrick stood there slack-jawed, the spell he'd prepped in his hand fizzling out. He knew the limits of Shadow Walk. It was great for hiding from low-level beasts, but against eerie creatures at this level? At this range? It should've been impossible, yet Aiden was pulling it off in a way Merrick couldn't understand.… Moments later, with flawless positioning, Aiden cleared that must-pass route. Watching that calm, effortless back, Merrick let out a self-deprecating laugh. He'd climbed up on his high horse only to realize he was the clown. He'd just thought Aiden was being reckless, only to be proven completely wrong. "Merrick? Did you catch all that?" Seeing Merrick still standing frozen, Aiden sent a quiet whisper. "Don't call me. You're the master!" Merrick was thoroughly humbled. "I'm not worthy!" Aiden was taken aback, almost feeling a question mark hovering over his head. What's wrong with this old man? "No, I mean—did you watch my movements? You should be able to replicate them without any trouble, right?" "Ah… well… I was thinking about something else. Got a bit distracted." Merrick coughed to cover his embarrassment. There was no way he'd admit he'd just stood there gawking like an idiot. Not in this lifetime. "I'll do it again. Watch closely." Aiden didn't argue. He simply retraced his steps along the same route. This time, Merrick watched with laser focus, terrified of missing even the slightest movement. "How about now?" Aiden asked once he was back at Merrick's side. "I see it now." As a top-tier powerhouse, Merrick's combat experience and intuition were razor-sharp. With his full attention, he grasped the trick, but understanding it only deepened his shock. It was a simple path, yet it perfectly exploited the blind spots of multiple eerie creatures simultaneously. Still, he couldn't fathom how positioning alone was enough to fool them completely. Eerie creatures shouldn't be that easy to trick. "Great." Before Merrick could fire off any questions, Aiden nodded and moved out again.