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.

Moana handed them a water bag. "We can't go any further today. It's another three-hour journey to the nearest

July translated for them.

just taken the water bag when a chilling howl pierced the

Wolves! There were wolves

least bit worried by the sound. They heard the howls without

by the

never experienced anything like this, hadn't broken down crying. Scarlett admired her strength. They had already integrated

meant facing another. War would be

needed to be

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

eyes appeared

her throat.

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