Chapter 1018

Camelia had no choice but to lay Ryan on the grass and wrap him in clothing to keep him warm. She needed to start a campfire for lighting since it was getting dark. She gathered nearby logs and dried grass. Afterward, she used the lighter from Valrys that Ryan had found to start the fire. As she strained to spread the flames, the scent of a distinctive animal suddenly became present. Camelia felt her heart skip a beat. She was familiar with the scent as she had encountered it in the grassy plains before. "Lion!" The word slipped out of Camelia's mouth. Her body trembled with a sudden chill. Camelia contemplated what they should do. Should they run back to the vacation house? Or do they continue tending to the fire? Perhaps they should go get the scarlet knife? Camelia was at a loss. She wasn't sure what to do next. "Get… Get the fire going," Ryan whispered weakly, having also caught the strange smell. But in his current state, he could barely stand, let alone make it back to the