Her heart pounded in her chest, from excitement, from nerves, from the high stakes that hung over them like an invisible sword.
If she was wrong...
If she made even one mistake...
No. She wouldn't allow herself to fail.
Nnenna stood up, brushing dirt from her knees.
There was a fierce determination in her eyes now, a blazing fire that hadn't been there before.
She had a plan.
She had hope.
And she wasn't going to let anyone down.
Once Nnenna confirmed everything, she raced back to the group, her heart pounding with excitement.
"Guys! I have it!" she cried out breathlessly.
"I found a way! I know how we can reach Purlit!"
Everyone turned toward her, hope flashing in their tired eyes.
She quickly explained what she remembered, how to truly find north without a compass, how the forest's layout had confused them, and how if they moved carefully, following the real direction, they could finally reach the edge and get to Purlit.
