Chapter 483: Fight or Flight?

The journey south was tiring from the start.

The heat bore down on them like a heavy blanket, making every movement feel sluggish—not just physically, but also mentally, as the endless desert landscape created the illusion that they weren't making any progress.

Kain, though already accustomed to a warmer than average climate, found himself struggling more than he expected. The dry air sapped his energy, and the constant vigilance required to navigate the sudden arrival of any threats left little room for rest.