Chapter 23

The following day they continued their way to the city of Neshala in silence. Oliver played with a branch, throwing it at the pet that accompanied them. Chrystal also participated in the game sometimes. She enjoyed watching how Oliver was having fun in a space full of nature; he seemed to be calmer in this environment than in the city. She agreed with him, as most of her childhood was spent in the woods with her parents, learning to hunt and survive in that environment. It was fun, and now she was grateful for all those days.

They stopped at a river to try to catch some fish that were around.

"All right, this should work for piercing the body; watch how I do it so you can try it later."

The redhead gave instructions, sharpening a large branch, putting her feet in the river, and waiting for the right moment to catch the fish.

"You must stay focused, the water pressure is not very strong, and you must be steady so you don't fall in. Watch how fast the f