169 Desertborn Brigand Hideout

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After four grueling hours of Kieran, Alice, and Lux combatting the dangerous environmental obstacle that arose before them, the caravan finally made it past the Desert of Treacherous Sand's most dangerous stretch.

The result seemed to be a small oasis compared to the disastrous setting behind them.

"This is a bit… anti-climatic, no? Did we pass through all that only to arrive in some heavenly place? I can't believe it," Nemean muttered after peeking his head from behind Alice and the others.

Large desert-flourishing trees sprouted from small sand dunes. A water supply, whether natural or unnatural, sat between the trees. Aside from this oasis, Kieran noticed a few statues positioned a few meters before this scene.

However, because of their position, Kieran felt there was more to their presence than just heightening the surrounding aesthetic.