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.

just taken the water bag when

shivered. Wolves! There were wolves

seem the least bit worried

the shoulder. "Stay by the fire

had

this,

Scarlett admired her strength. They

and could be in a better position to negotiate

Nina shook her head.

one meant facing another.

to be

It's best if you hide in the tent," Scarlett insisted. The sight might leave

het

of glowing eyes appeared around them, reflecting

were s

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