Scarlett took the bottle and held Nina's cheeks, pouring the black liquid into her mouth.

Nina coughed violently as the bitter, pungent taste hit her. It woke her up but leaving her weak and slumped over the camel's hump.

Scarlett, worried about her, called out, "Nina, are you okay? Can you hear me?"

"Yes," Nina replied weakly, feeling like a dying fish.

Scarlett, fearing Nina might fall, kept her arm around her waist. Eventually, even Scarlett began to feel faint.

She had also drunk the bitter tree juice, which had a strong and overwhelming taste. It was only thanks to July and Moana that they managed to make it out of the desert.

As they emerged from the desert, they reached a barren land. The temperature difference between day and night was extreme. They set up camp, built a fire, and pitched their tents. While they had food, they had no water left.

Gathered around the fire, warming themselves, Moana handed them a water bag. "We can't go any further today. It's another three-hour journey to the nearest inhabited place, but we've been traveling all day. We need to rest."

July translated for them.

water bag

There

were armed with guns and the locals did not seem the least bit worried by the sound. They heard the howls without showing any

the fire for a while, then

who had never

this, hadn't

crying. Scarlett admired her strength.

could be in a better position to negotiate their

Nina shook her head.

one meant facing another. War would be even harsher than the current

needed to be

wolves. It's best if you hide in the tent," Scarlett

het

of glowing eyes appeared around them, reflecting

were s their

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