Several kilometers outside the Naxitas Ancient Ruins, on the far side of a sand dune.
Bai Pu and a few others sat together in a circle.
"We finally escaped."
"The strange Red Mist had a limited range of coverage after all. But those Desert Tribes near the ruins... they're probably finished," Tom said, still shaken.
"Dior, it seemed like you realized something was wrong when you were retrieving the Earth Dragon Bead."
Oshana, being more observant, immediately asked, "Did you know beforehand that taking the Earth Dragon Bead would trigger the Red Mist?"
If that were true, Oshana's impression of Bai Pu would certainly take a significant hit. After all, Bai Pu's actions indirectly led to the deaths of thousands in the Desert Tribes and permanently altered the landscape of the Naxitas Ancient Ruins.
Knowing this and still going ahead can only mean Bai Pu was selfish.
