The pale light of dawn made the darkness dissipate and three people on horseback galloped towards the Ika Tribe in the glow of morning. They’d ridden all night and only rested for not more than two hours in between, mostly for the horses to rest. The three of them did not sleep.

They soon exited the desert land and their horses stepped on a dirt path. Fields of poppies were planted along this path and they were in the season where the plants were green and lush. 

“The Ika Tribe is ten kilometres further ahead.” Dayetia pointed in front of them. “We rest in the Ika Tribe for a bit, then continue on. We can return to our tribe after three days.”   

“That’s quick.” Xia Lei sighed with feeling. “Chieftain Dayetia, please release my friends immediately after we get back to the tribe.”

“No problem. I’ll let them go once we get back.” A sinister smile appeared in the corners of Dayetia’s mouth. 

Szlamy looked anxious, deeply worried and sick in heart. 

Xia Lei moved his horse close to Dayetia...