Zane pulled out a giant fish, dressed it swiftly, and cut it into neat chunks. He gathered wood, lit a fire, and skewered the meat for a simple barbecue.
An hour later, once he'd eaten his fill, he dragged the boat into the stream again and resumed his journey.
This time, however, he didn't practice. Instead, he lay back, relaxing against the boat's edge, enjoying the calm flow of the water and the scenery around him while munching on well-cooked fish skewers.
He encountered many fish and aquatic beasts along the way, but none were hostile. He didn't bother them either, letting the boat drift peacefully downstream.
Eventually, the distant murmur of voices reached his ears.
Naturally alert, Zane sat up. His eyes widened slightly when he saw it—a gigantic, pyramid-shaped monument standing imposingly ahead, its dark metallic surface gleaming with an eerie sheen.
