Aftering inside his room Lucas looked at his surroundings, it''s been a long time since he stepped inside his room.


    After starting at his room for a few minutes he turned his attention to his shadow.


    "Let''s see what you can do," Lucas said to his shadow which was still staring at him.


    Then he suddenly froze, noticing something strange,  his shadow which was not doing anything but stairs at him, lowered its head and quietly facepalmed.


    "I saw you move," he said, feeling a bit strange. "You have just moved on your own, right?!"


    Lucas red at the shadow, which obediently red back.


    "Did you move or not?"


    The shadow enthusiastically shook its head.


    ''What the?!''


    "What do you mean, "no"?! You''ve just moved your head! Do you think I''m a fool?"


    The shadow seemed to think for a bit and then shrugged.


    Lucas was left with his mouth agape.


    "Your shadow is more independent than most. " Lucas mutters as remembers the first line of [Shadow control] skill.


    "Hey, you. Tell me what you can do."


    The shadow was silent and motionless.


    ''Right. It doesn''t have vocal cords.''


    As though that made any sense! Shadows were not supposed to have muscles either, and yet they knew how to move.


    "Uh… show me?"


    No reaction. It seems the shadow was content pretending to be an ordinary, lifeless blob of darkness.


    Lucas sighed.


    Lucas decided to experiment further, realizing that traditionalmunication might not work with his peculiar shadow.


    "Okay, let''s try this," he mumbled to himself. Focusing his thoughts on a simplemand, he mentally instructed the shadow to move.


    To his surprise, the shadow responded, lifting itself from the floor and taking a humanoid form. It moved with an ethereal grace, mirroring Lucas''s thoughts.


    "Interesting," Lucas remarked, intrigued by the potential capabilities of his newfound ability. He experimented with differentmands, and the shadow adeptly followed each mental instruction.


    As he delved deeper into the connection, he discovered that the shadow could indeed perform various tasks. From simple movements to more intricate actions, it seemed to embody the versatility described in the [Shadow Control] skill.


    Lucas couldn''t help but feel a sense of empowerment. With his shadow ally, he envisioned countless possibilities—reconnaissance, assistance inbat, and perhaps uncovering the mysteries surrounding his reincarnation.


    "How about you attack thatmp over there?"  Lucas said to his shadow as he pointed towards themp on his study desk.


    It obediently moved and delivered a powerful kick to themp. Of course, since it was just a shadow, its leg passed over themp harmlessly.


    "Is that… all you can do?"


    How regretful.


    The shadow looked at him with disdain. Then it shrugged and stopped moving altogether, clearly offended.


    Lucas chuckled at theical disy of his offended shadow. It seemed that even shadows had a sense of pride.


    "Alright, I guess attacking physical objects isn''t your forte. Let''s try something else," Lucas mused, thinking of more practical applications for his newfound skill.


    He decided to experiment with reconnaissance. "How about you go explore the surroundings of this room, gather information, and report back to me?" Lucas suggested, focusing on the idea.


    The shadow, understanding themand, melted into the darkness and slithered through the room like a silent spectre. After a moment, it returned, hovering in front of Lucas.


    Then without waiting any time shadow attached himself to Lucas, Soon Lucas felt a flood of information going through his head.


    He could see what shadow had seen shadow went outside of the room.


    As the shadow seamlessly merged with Lucas, a flood of images and sensations overwhelmed his senses. It was as if he had gained a second set of eyes, experiencing the surroundings from a different perspective.


    Lucas could see through the shadow''s eyes as it stealthily moved through the hallways, exploring the nooks and crannies of his home. The information flowed into his mind—details of the rooms, theyout of the house, and even the faintest sounds echoing through the corridors.


    The shadow glided through walls and objects effortlessly, providing Lucas with an ethereal tour of his own home. It was a surreal experience, and Lucas marvelled at the newfound abilities granted by the [Shadow Control] skill.


    After a thorough exploration, the shadow returned to Lucas, detaching itself from him. The room gradually faded back into focus as the shared vision subsided.


    "That was incredible," Lucas muttered, still processing the sensory overload. "You can navigate through walls and objects?"


    The shadow, now back to its stationary form, gave a subtle nod.


    "Amazing," Lucas eximed, realizing the vast potential for reconnaissance and stealth. "We make a great team, don''t we?"


    The shadow seemed to acknowledge the sentiment with a subtle movement, and Lucas couldn''t help but feel a sense of excitement for the adventures thaty ahead.


    "Interesting," he remarked, realizing the potential for stealth and information gathering.


    "I will see what you can doter but for now, it''s time to sleep," Lucas said to his shadow and toward his bed and jumped on it.


    Closing the lighting from themp, Lucas closed his eyes as sleep came to him.


    Lucas drifted into a peaceful sleep, thoughts of his newfound abilities and the adventures awaiting him lingering in his dreams. The room was embraced by a gentle darkness, the only remaining presence being his ever-watchful shadow.


    In the quiet hours of the night, Lucas''s dreams danced with shadows and possibilities. The bond with his shadow felt like a gateway to a realm of mysteries waiting to be unravelled.


    As the night progressed, a subtle glow appeared within the room. It wasn''t the harsh light of day but a soft, ambient radiance that emanated from the shadow itself. The shadow, still in its humanoid form, stood guard near Lucas, a silent protector in the nocturnal hours.


    Morning sunlight gently crept through the curtains, casting a warm glow on Lucas''s room. Slowly awakening, he stretched and yawned, the events of the previous day flooding back to him. With newfound excitement, he nced at his shadow, which resumed its more passive state.