The group of seven walked through the thick jungle as vines tangled like webs, trees towering overhead, and the air rich with the scent of moss and damp soil.
It wasn't long before the first threat slithered into view.
Snakes.
There were thousands of them. Some as thick as a man's arm, others barely the width of a finger but all of them venomous-looking, their beady eyes glinting as they dropped silently from the trees and coiled around the underbrush.
Betty who was in the front froze mid-step.
A bead of sweat slid down her temple but her face remained composed, icy calm as always. Her hands didn't tremble, but her feet didn't move either.
Liu Mei, on the other hand, leaned forward with blatant curiosity.
"Oooh. Are those snakes? Are they tasty? Can I try one?" she asked, eyes gleaming with genuine interest.
Yuu reached over and patted her head like a misbehaving child. "Absolutely not. They're dangerous. Very bad."
