Lucius and the others, following their conversation with Natalia, found a spot away from the smoke and arranged a temporary sleeping area. They would rest and wait until morning to approach the sunken ship; venturing there in the middle of the night would be too risky.
Sitting down for a simple meal while taking a break, Robert arrived with a few others as the group chatted around the campfire. "Ahem," he said, clearing his throat, grabbing everyone's attention and causing them to look at him in confusion.
"We've finished burning the bodies, and now it's time to...'' he whispered, causing Lucius to raise an eyebrow in question.
''Time to?'' Lucius asked, a bit unsure about the interruption.
He felt a bit awkward as Lucius didn't understand the hidden message and continued.
"Time to distribute the loot; you said you would do it once you returned,'' Robert emphasized, sending a clear message that it was time to fulfill this responsibility.
