Chapter 499

With this, those who coveted the map and the legendary treasure it supposedly led to swarmed in. People from all walks of life arrived, creating a chaotic mix of individuals.

The previously untouched rainforest, which had likely never seen human footprints, suddenly became a hub of unprecedented

activity.

What was even more terrifying was that, before the location was even found, disputes over potential spoils escalated. The clashing ambitions led to irreconcilable conflicts, resulting in fights and bloodshed.

The night was filled with chaos, with endless screams and roars outside the camp. Terrified, Kayla flung herself into Pete’s arms.

Pete stood tall and composed, his gaze fixed on somewhere in the distance. He maintained his usual gentle and refined smile as he reassured her, “Don’t be afraid. It has nothing to do with us.”

It seemed that no matter the situation, his demeanor remained calm and untainted, like an elegant gentleman unbesmirched by worldly problems.

Kayla didn’t know what came over her. Perhaps it was the fear or perhaps her feelings for Pete had reached their peak at that moment. She even forgot about Arnold, the man she had once loved so deeply.

head, she stood on her toes,

However, he avoided her.

kind to her, endlessly tolerant. His deep and focused eyes seemed to hold a

didn’t bother explaining. He merely smiled and said, “It’s late, Kayla Go back to your tent and rest. Tomorrow’s hike will

Kayla stomped her foot and

of fighting continued faintly, though

because the timing wasn’t right. With this thought,

of the night, a sudden torrential downpour washed away all traces of the previous

on edge. They were filled with mutual distrust and scheming. Human greed was on full display, intertwined with the inherent dangers of

the following days, the group encountered

beasts. Each mishap claimed

too dangerous. The place was teeming with snakes, insects, and

Fuller couple

the supposed “living map“, they were tasked with guiding the way. But in truth, they had only caught a brief glimpse

couldn’t make any sense of

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