"Is this Cartisi? It feels like we've come to the Desert Region."
Two days later, they arrived in the Cartisi Region.
The ground beneath their feet had turned sandy, and not far away lay a dried-up riverbed.
Its surface was cracked, and there was no telling how long it had been dry.
"Big Brother, I couldn't find any water."
Losang had gone looking for water, but after searching around, he had found nothing.
"We should've filled up by the stream we passed yesterday at noon."
"It's no use saying that now. Who knew we wouldn't see a single water source after coming here?"
They had run out of water that morning. Under the midday sun, many of them were parched.
"I'll go back and fetch some water."
Broly was not thirsty yet, but that was only because he could endure it better than the others.
"There's no need to go back for water, Big Brother Broly. The nearest town is three kilometers ahead of us.
We should be able to see it once we get over that dirt hill. When we reach town, we can replenish our water there."
Nahash said as he held the map and wiped away his sweat.
"Let's hurry up. I'm dying from the heat, and I feel all sticky."
Merraid urged them on as well.
"Once we get to town, I want to take a bath."
"There's still some fruit in the carriage. Does anyone want some?"
At that moment, Kurome poked her little head out of the carriage and asked.
"Those who are thirsty should take some to quench their thirst. Feed some to the horses pulling the carriage too. Don't let them collapse from thirst."
Nahash made the arrangements, and the children continued onward. Once they crossed the hill and saw the town