Chapter 129 The War Of Survival

The footsteps behind him were unmistakable. He didn't need to turn his head to know exactly who followed. He could sense them—their presence like faint echoes in the quiet wilderness.

Tiaa was the first to approach, her strides slightly quicker as she caught up to him. Nefer, Djer, and Meni followed not too far behind, though they kept their distance, their expressions unreadable.

As Tiaa reached his side, she exhaled, seemingly hesitating for a second before speaking.

"Thank you," she finally said, her voice quiet but firm. "For saving my life."

For a moment, Nate didn't respond. He simply glanced at her, his gaze calm and indifferent, before giving the smallest nod of acknowledgment. He wasn't the type to bask in gratitude, nor did he particularly care for it. To him, what he did wasn't an act of heroism—it was simply what needed to be done.

He kept walking.