Chapter 42: Shielded

They all rested for the night after eating fruits and meat with drinks. On the morrow, they would march to the ninth district of Ta Shemau where they would meet the Scorpion King.

The four teenagers shared a small campfire. They sat on the warm sands, encircling the fire, and meditated. Elise was holding hands with Eric on her left and Kent on her right, whereas Diana was holding hands with Eric on the right and Kent on her left side.

For a moment, they imagined they were...