The voice sent chills down Dominique and Hana's spines, but they refused to give in. Dominique tightened her grip on Hana's hand, silently urging her to stay strong and keep using the Hidden World Technique.
As they continued to move, the girls found themselves at the edge of a small cliff overlooking a river. The rushing water beneath them seemed to call out, offering a possible escape route. Dominique and Hana exchanged a glance, and at that moment, they both knew they had to take the chance.
They carefully climbed down the cliff, trying not to make any sound. The intruders were still searching, but it seemed they hadn't noticed the girls' change of location yet.
Reaching the river, Dominique and Hana waded in, using the water to mask their presence further. They allowed the current to carry them downstream but remained alert, constantly scanning their surroundings for any sign of the intruders.
