After nightfall, the group set up a small camp where they began cooking several birds they had caught on the way. They used herbs and berries from the forest to enhance the flavor of the meal. When it was ready, Lin slowly inhaled the aroma and slightly smiled.
"The only happiness in the world is enjoying delicious food after extreme hunger," he slowly bit into a bird leg and popped a few red berries into his mouth.
Savoring the wonderful food in his mouth, Lin looked at Aran and asked:
"So, which direction should we go? Since we're inside the Dead Lands, Fort Post — Death of your family should be closer. But the road leads fully through the Dead Lands, which are very dangerous. However, if we go to Fort Post — Hope, then half the way goes through the Dead Lands and the other half through regular terrain, which isn't as dangerous."
Aran smiled and replied:
