A Sacred Relic

The desert wind whipped up the sand and carried them into the dry little lake, causing the water to turn even muddier, highlighting the barrenness of their surroundings. 

"Sugar Gem, run faster! Don't be afraid to wake everyone up, we have important guests with us!" Peacock shouted forward with a smile before turning to help pull the camel carriage to a stop. Then he helped Malachite support the Nightmare Man down the carriage. It had been several days since he drank the wine and the vines around his legs had almost withered but he still needed help walking.