Oasis Two.
For safety, and to avoid letting Chen Wen slip away.
The Hunting Owl's four-person group also adopted a method where they split into teams of two and took turns keeping watch at night.
This time, it was Aquinas and his cousin on watch.
The two had been with Todd the longest and were the most trusted by him.
To stave off drowsiness, they were engaging in some desultory chatter.
But what they didn't know was that right at the edge of Oasis Two.
In the form of a Golden Eagle, Chen Wen had arrived at the edge with Taipan Snake and Howling Kite.
After landing.
In his Golden Eagle form, he signaled Taipan Snake to come down, while looking at Howling Kite: "You guys wait here for now, I'll go check the situation, and if there's a chance, I'll call you."
Hearing Chen Wen's words, Howling Kite nodded, "I'll wait for your signal!"
...
After settling Howling Kite and Taipan Snake.
Chen Wen transformed again, but this time into an Elf Owl.
