NovelXXXChapter 1547: "Understood!" Everyone responded together, swiftly packing up their things. Their hunger was so intense that they felt they could eat a whole horse.
Elsewhere, on Golnach Isles, Rhys found a secluded spot to check his mini folding phone. Lying on his side, he shielded the screen from prying eyes.
He intended to direct Patrick to proceed as planned, but a notification caught his eye the moment he activated his phone.
After checking Harlee's message, Rhys quickly assured her with his reply.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Don't worry. I'm very safe now." Harlee texted back almost instantaneously.
"I know. I've instructed Patrick to follow your plan." "I guessed as much when I saw the notification." Rhys' eyes were as dark as ink. In Harlee's absence, the coldness that surrounded him was so intense that no one dared to approach him casually.
"Lee, I miss you so much." As he typed, his usual chill softened slightly as he sent the message.
With a subtle smile, Harlee responded, "I miss you too." At that moment, Rhys felt his heart swell with warmth. Abruptly, a disturbance startled him. He swiftly sent a message, concealed his phone, and feigned sleep.
"Wait for me. I'll cfor you as soon as I can." g V In o vlshosts great fiction Harlee read his words upon returning to the desert encampment.
The clock neared midnight. Fatigue had set in for every recruit after a grueling day of marching for ten hours and battling saw-scaled vipers for two more. Their hunger was so intense that they felt their muscles weakening. Luckily, they stumbled upon ssizable cacti, which offered a slight redemption.
The group's condition was poor. Repeated cycles of their clothes getting wet and drying had taken a toll, and the scent of viper blood clung to them. The day's trials felt as enduring as a year of training. This evening contrasted sharply with their initial night. The five days of training under Thiago and Alina's guidance now seemed like a haven.
Once the recruits returned to the small yard, everyone took a short rest. Afterward, a foraging team led by Lionel, Mooney, Rosie, and Josh set off once more.
It wasn't until another half hour had passed that the foraging team finally cacross sedible insects and two snakes. Though it wasn't a large amount, it was enough to help restore sof their strength.
Since her return, Harlee had been by the bonfire, engrossed in her phone.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmOnce the first snake was cooked, Rosie consulted everyone and then approached Harlee with it.
"We found this. It's safe to eat. Please, try some," she suggested.
Harlee set her phone aside, looked up with a calm gaze, and declined.
"No, thanks. I've already arranged my meal."
Rosie paused, taken aback. Harlee had claimed that, in order to keep things fair, she, Thiago and Alina She, е would not use any resources brought with them. Since returning, Harlee had been sitting there without taking anything.
Rosie couldn't help but wonder how Harlee managed her meal. Perhaps O someone would bring Harlee sfood. But such an action would breach their protocol against external help.
The other recruits exchanged puzzled glances but remained silent, stilm intimidated by Harlee's earlier display of authority. Suddenly, the piercing cry of a bird echoed overhead, drawing their eyes to a massive golden eagle circling above.
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