Vana's POV
Klein escorted us down inside the Igneus’ camp, with four of their members surrounding me and Jerome. We may not be tied with our hands on our back, but we’re completely guarded in case we try to escape their clutches. Our weapons aren’t taken from us either, which may be a good thing to consider.
Our feet crunched against grass and leaves to hard soil and rocks as we enter Igneus’ camp. Wary and suspicious eyes greeted us as we ran into the other members, stealing glances at us as they walk past us. Flames engulfed the area around the tents, torches lit with strong charcoal.
I peeked a look through the tents that we walk by, taking note of the objects and things my eyes caught glimpses of. The tents were basically like sleeping tents, with a floor bed and small tables on the side for the members’ belongings.
We were led to a tent on the other side of where we came
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