Ethan's Soul Sense detected no immediate danger within a five-kilometer radius, providing him with some peace of mind. However, the oppressive heat of the desert, under the glare of nine blazing suns, made him reluctant to venture out.
He preferred the cool of night, when his Soul Sense ensured that no threats lurked in the darkness. But now, he turned to Nora Vance, silently asking for guidance.
Jed, standing beside him, mirrored the same expectant look. Nora Vance hesitated for a moment, caught in thought, before Dot stood up and addressed them.
"Big Brother, Uncle Jed, my mom isn't lying!" Dot exclaimed, her small voice unwavering.
"If you head west from here, in seven days, you'll pass four safe points," she continued, "but along the way, there are areas frequented by Sand Scorpions, Blazing Lizards, and Fiery Earth Rats."
Dot's small hands moved, as if to demonstrate the path. She seemed like a miniature adult, serious and detailed in her speech.
