They chose a spot within the safe zone and set up camp for the night.
Kith and Mino led Ridan and the others off to prepare a celebratory feast for Sunny's hatching. Viann and his team took charge of patrol, while the rest of the males each went about their assigned tasks.
Sal and Aviel stayed behind with Nina, keeping her company as she rested. Nearby, the cubs played happily on their own, while Taru and the others kept a watchful eye on them.
With nothing pressing to do, Nina called out inwardly, "Little Bun, have you found a way to break the curse yet?"
[Host, not yet. This curse is extremely complex. I haven't been able to analyze a solution so far. You'll have to wait a bit longer.]
Nina sighed softly. "Alright…"
It seemed she really would have to make a trip to Phoenix City after all.
Her attention shifted to the pile of treasures Roro had brought back. There were so many crystals—far more than she expected—and not just fire-element ones either.
