Chapter 526
The other guards had to drink water fetched from the nearby mountain streams. Being in a rainforest, the water was dirty and required filtering. sterilizing with purification tablets, and boiling before it could be consumed.
Andy explained patiently, “Ms. Rosario, the drinking water supply is limited and reserved for essential consumption. If you must wash your face, I can take you to the waterfall.”
“Ugh… Fine.”
Although Johanna was reluctant, she quickly agreed this time because of her good mood.
The Russell Lamily’s camping site was near a water source. After walking a short distance through patches of wild grass, the sound of rushing water became audible.
Up ahead, a waterfall cascaded down the mountain into a stream below. The surroundings were lush and verdant, forming a beautiful scenic spot. If one ignored the dangers of the nearby rainforest, the scenery was undeniably picturesque.
Johanna approached the stream and scooped up some water to wash her hands. After that, she removed her shoes as well and commented, “You guys sure know how to pick a spot.”
Andy scanned the area to ensure they were safe and then said, “Ms. Rosario, take your time washing. I’ll patrol over there. Just call out if you need anything.”
“Alright. Go on, then.”
Johanna leisurely washed her face, feeling a rare moment of comfort.
If the circumstances permitted, she would have loved to take a full bath. The humid, stifling environment was unbearable, and after trudging through the rainforest for so long the previous night, she felt utterly filthy,
As she dried her hands and feet, she took in the serene beauty of her surroundings, enjoying the silence. However, things seemed a little… too quiet.
A sudden chill ran down her spine as she suddenly realized that Andy had gone too far, leaving her entirely alone.
Fear crept into her heart. She hurriedly slipped her shoes back on, intending to return to the camp. Just as she turned, she heard a faint rustling sound behind her of grass being parted.
Was it a wild animal?
In a surge of panic, she turned to run, but before she could even take a step, a pair of hands emerged from the grass and pulled her in.
“Ah! Hel–mmph!”
Her scream barely escaped before her mouth was firmly covered by the stranger.
Johanna struggled with all her might, only to hear a voice she knew all too well–a voice that haunted her dreams.
“Johanna, it’s me.‘
The figure slowly walked to her front to face her.
Johanna’s eyes widened in disbelief. Tears instantly welled up and streamed down her cheeks.
Meanwhile, deep within the canyon, a group pressed forward toward a spot marked on the map. It was said to contain a kingdom and its treasures. The long line of people wore expressions of excitement and greed.
After days of toil, endless searching, and countless losses, they had finally reached their destination.
At the tail end of the group were the members of the Carrell family.
encountered along the way had left her exhausted and
d worn. Her once
Kayla followed closely behind Pete. Days of relentless trekking and the dangers on radiant complexion was now pale and haggard.
She asked, “Pete, is this really the right place? There’s nothing here. Where’s the legendary kingdom? Is it a kingdom of dwarves?”
She glanced at the cracks along the canyon walls and muttered, “Or maybe it’s an ant kingdom?”
Pete chuckled at her remark, his gentle gaze lingering on her for a moment. Then, he raised a finger to his lips and whispered, “Shhh. Don’t speak. We’ve
