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Chapter 5 - Is it an internal war or external?

The next morning, each group starts their work.

As Ray's group began to gather materials for their tools, they worked in silence, each lost in their thoughts. Ray sharpened a stone knife with a look of determination etched on his face. Yaku and Subaki, worked with quiet efficiency, gathering wood and stone with a focused intensity.

Meanwhile, Dev's group was working together to craft a set of sturdy wooden spears. As they worked, they talked about the situation they were in, with Dev sharing his concerns about the thornback boar and the other dangers that lurked in the prehistoric wilderness.

Emi suddenly spoke up after being lost in thoughts... "I know we've had our disagreements, but we all share a common goal. We want to survive and find a way back home. Maybe we can find a way to work together, despite our differences."

Dev stood up while holding a spear in his hand. "Whatever happens happens for the good. This is pretty clear that we were not coincidently ended up here, so there should be a proper reason for that. Our current target is to survive, to find the secrets of this world, and shouldn't let anyone die. I promise you that I will protect you all until death." he motivated his group.

"Dev, I will be always with you. You cared for us so much. We will not disappoint you." Akashi spoke while gazing at Dev.

Dev's group finished their making of spears and knives. After some point of time, they realized that Ray's group is not visible to them. They don't react to that situation and start gathering some food materials.

Sun starts descending and an orange glow is scattered all over the sky. But Dev and his group members have not seen Ray's group for a long time.

Dev and his group members are eating around the fire. The light of the fire is making their face visible on the no-moon night. It's completely dark outside, the darkness of the night is building fear, fear of uncertainty between the group members.

"So... As we are a little short of members. I mean to say that.... we are only four so tonight I will watch out." Dev cleared his throat.

"Can I join you?" asked Akashi.

"I don't have any answer to this question.... But if you aren't feeling sleepy then you may but keep in mind that you have to collect food tomorrow for us," explained Dev while pointing towards the empty food stack.

"I know... I am not feeling sleepy and I want to ask you something," she answered.

After a short period, Emi and Kai fell asleep while Dev and Akashi still up watching and defending themselves against the unexpected danger. The fear of loose the other three is also increasing deep inside their heart.

"What do you think? Are they still alive....?" asked Akashi breaking the silence between them.

"I don't have the answer to this question, but from my side, I am hundred percent sure that Ray will make it alive. I don't know Yaku's potential. I mean... You can tell me how strong is he?..... He rescued you and himself from the king boar." he answered.

"Yeah. I saw him, he is too strong. The boar that attacked us was kind of flash. Its speed is almost 50km/hr and is much more powerful than a normal elephant. When I got hit by the boar, the attack was not connected so well but still, I can feel the pain. Yaku killed him alone. I think he is stronger than you." she elaborated.

"Stronger than me! What made you think that" he asked.

"Dev, I don't mean it. I just saw him fighting the most powerful creature I have seen in this world." she defended.

"Don't judge me. You haven't seen half of what I can do," he answered.

"..... So you were a software." she changed the topic.

" Yeah.... but part-time. My father's friend owns that company and I was selected through an exam," he answered.

"So... What's your girlfriend's name?" she asked.

"That's an old trick to know my relationship status... But to be honest I never fell in love with someone. I think you should sleep now. I can handle the rest." he explained.

"For sure....." she blushed.

Akashi also joined Kai and Emi.

The no-moon night is telling the story of the fear that Dev has in his heart. All the other members were in their dreams while Dev still hoping that Ray will make it as he promised.