Kingdom of Corrosion

Shana laughed and hit Lin Wu, "The atmosphere at the base has been a bit oppressive these past two days."

Lin Wu asked, "Doesn’t the old man have any tricks up his sleeve?"

Shana said, "Stone’s tricks can only deal with temporary situations. When there’s plenty of supplies, any conflict isn’t really a conflict. When supplies are scarce, everything becomes a conflict. Of course, I might be overthinking it; these are just small problems right now. Shadow’s core is still very strong, with great unity. Ah..."

Lin Wu: "What is it?"

"Don’t move," Shana said. "There’s a big snake above us, coiled around a tree trunk five meters high, its head hangs half a meter down as it flicks its tongue at us, seemingly trying to identify us before preparing to attack."

Lin Wu said, "I could run away." If you can catch me, you win.

Shana, fighting back tears, said, "I know." The unfortunate Shana remained with her hands propped behind her, head tilted up, frozen in a face-to-face stare with the serpent. She didn’t dare move for fear that any sudden action would prompt the snake to pounce.

Lin Wu said, "We have a doctor; even if we get bitten, it’s no big deal."

Shana: "It’s not about being bitten."

Lin Wu: "Then run."