Not a trace of passage through the jungle.
At that moment, Ella Pemberton finally understood why, during the six months of training, there would always be people suspecting Flossie Wright of cheating.
Because now, her first reaction was that Flossie Wright had cheated.
"How did you get back?"
Approaching her, Ella Pemberton kept her composure and slowly asked.
"Asking me?"
Lifting her head, Flossie Wright slightly raised her eyebrows.
"Yes."
Nodding, Ella Pemberton simply sat down in front of her, waiting for her answer.
Unfortunately—
With a light, teasing smile, Flossie Wright simply said, "I walked back."
"Just like that?" Ella Pemberton probed.
"Yes." Nodding and finishing the last bite of wild fruit, Flossie Wright tilted her head and saw the doubt in Ella Pemberton's eyes. She didn't continue with the riddle and went straight to the point, "You didn't pick a good location. I took a shortcut."
"A shortcut?" Ella Pemberton couldn't hide her astonishment.
