Chapter 193 (1/2)

Chapter 193

However, the heavens seemed to unfortunately not hear their prayers After five days of traveling under the scorching sun, there was not a puddle in sight, let alone a creek There were occasional trees and thorny bushes scattered sparsely, but it was extremely difficult to find water Most of the barrels of water that had been piled up like atheir bodies was out of the question

The expedition le blade of grass They were all covered in sweat and dust, and so far, they had two ons pounced on the a rocky field, and the next day, all the wagons they were carrying were al the rocks Max was terrified by the giant lizard that spewed fire, but the knights were glad to have obtained a precious fire rown a sto taken apart, but there was no other option anyway

In fact, over the past few days, they have encountered several hts clean the animals that they had hunted for food That er shtly when they found a cute bunny between the crevices of a rock Instead, she would have a bleak thought about it being an ingredient for the stew that dinner She couldn’t tell if this change in her was good or bad

“Commander, there isn’t much water left We have to find at least a puddle today”

Evan called as they took a break to feed the horses Riftan, sitting on a rock and chewing on a piece of dried meat, looked over his shoulders to see the only barrel of water left in the cart Max could see the crease for between his eyebrows He looked around for a moment, then replied calmly in a clear voice for everyone to hear

“We can reach Caldical Forest by noon We just need to last four more hours”

She looked at hi how he could predict routes so accurately There was nothing around him but rocks and thorn bushes, but Riftan always knew exactly which direction to go and how long it would take to get there He always led the expedition with great leadershi+p and unwavering conviction, and the knights never doubted his judgments It was his skills and prudence that were the foundation of the absolute trust the knights had offered him

After their rest, they set off once , and soon, as Riftan said, a e froot about the exhaustion that weighed down on her shoulders and led her horse to gallop vigorously towards the forest A few moments later, the expedition reached the dense forest full of thick trees Max exhaled deeply as soon as they took refuge under the dark shade provided by the tall foliage

The air around them was still cloudy from the heat, but thanks to the lush leaves that covered the sun, itfor a while into the forest, there was still no water in sight, not even a small puddle Max became more and more anxious She wouldn’t probably be able to stand it if she wouldn’t be able to wash herself today Please… she begged as she looked around, hoping for even a gli Then, Riftan suddenly stoppedand announced to them

“We will set up camp here Rain will fall soon “

Max looked through the leaves at the clear sky The sun was shi+ning high above they She wondered if it was really going to rain, but got off her horse without saying a word The knights were already pitching their tents aons with bitu drenched Max led Ree tree, then re in hand, when Riftan suddenly came up behind her and took the burden from her hands

“Come with hts were gathered and onto a large tent that was set up under a tall, thick, leafy tree Riftan tossed her bags inside and held the flap open for her to enter Max crawled inside and sighed as Riftan shot her a scathing look, as if telling her to be good and stay put, before leaving her

The floor was covered with bitumen-lined cloths and thick blankets, whichall day in a saddle, she was grateful for the plush blankets that cradled her aching behind She took off her boots and set them aside She wanted to remove her clothes that were soaked with days of sweat, but she was left with only a clean tunic If possible, she wanted to change it after taking a bath But will they be able to find a spring today?

As she debated whether she should venture into the woods in search of water, the sound of raindrops started to pour audibly Max poker her head out of the tent, startled All of a sudden, thick raindrops began to fall from the now pale, cloudy sky Max lifted the flap on the tent all the way up to see where Riftan was taking refuge, but she saw hi his face and neck just a few steps from her tent She blinked, unable to understand what he was doing Riftan turned and gestured for her to coet under the heavy rain

“Maxi, come here”

Suddenly, Riftan took off his arot soaked with rainwater, and it wasn’t just Riftan With the exception of those who stayed arhts removed their armor and allowed the rain to wash away dried sweat and dirt Everyone was acting like children who got excited while playing in the water, so their hair, and Hebaron sha every inch of his torso Max watched them with a puzzled look