Lucas lowered his head when he heard this.

'All those from Wyvern Peak surely wish they could go home right now… This is going to be a gamble, and our survival is at stake!'

"It's getting late. You should get some sleep." Gloria patted Lucas' shoulder before heading to the outer parts of the camp to stand watch.

It was late at night in the rainforest, and vision was extremely limited.

Gloria came back after a quick patrol around the area to find most already asleep, while the rest of them were ensuring that the coast was clear. She was not feeling drowsy yet, perhaps because she had been asleep for five long years. Even after standing watch for a large half of the night, with the others switching shifts several times, Gloria was still wide awake.

She looked toward the darkness in the distance, thinking about the futures of everyone present that day, and the dangers that were still waiting for them up ahead. Nobody could guarantee that they would leave this island alive.

"Why