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.

It's another three-hour journey to the nearest inhabited place, but we've

July translated for them.

water bag when

Wolves! There

seem the least bit worried by

"Stay by the fire for a while,

experienced anything like this, hadn't broken down crying. Scarlett admired her strength. They had already integrated with the locals and could be in a better position to negotiate their next steps

facing another. War would be even harsher

needed to

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

of glowing eyes appeared around

breath caught in her throat.

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